Antonyms of adj preemptive

1 sense of preemptive

Sense 1
preemptive, pre-emptive -- (designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer")

INDIRECT (VIA preventive) -> permissive -- (not preventive)

Similarity of adj preemptive

1 sense of preemptive

Sense 1
preemptive, pre-emptive -- (designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer")
       => preventive (vs. permissive), preventative -- (tending to prevent or hinder)

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