Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
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Adjective
S: (adj) protective (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind) "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"
S: (adj) protective (showing care) "a protective mother"
S: (adj) protective ((usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful) "protective of his reputation"