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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| protective | x/x | Adjective |
| defense mechanism | x//xxx | Phrase, Noun |
| protection | x/x | Noun |
| protective cover | x/x/x | Phrase, Noun |
| overprotective | xxx/x | Adjective |
| preventive | x/x | Adjective |
| safeguarding | /xx | Noun |
| defensive | x/x | Adjective |
| shielding | /x | Noun |
| protectionist | x/xx | Noun |
| prevention | x/x | Noun |
| preventative | x/xx | Adjective |
| precautionary | x/xxx | Adjective |
| preventing | x/x | Verb |
| avoidance | x/x | Noun |
| countermeasure | /xxx | Noun |
| paranoid | /xx | Noun |
| territoriality | /xxx/xx | Noun |
| internalised | x/xx | Adjective |
| preemptive | x/x | Adjective |
| internalized | x/xx | Adjective |
| selfishness | /xx | Noun |
| compartmentalization | xx/xx/x | Noun |
| territorial | xx/xx | Adjective |
| neuroprotective | /xx/x | Adjective |
| deterrence | x/x | Noun |
| survivability | xxx/xx | Noun |
| insecure | /xx | Adjective |
| defending | x/x | Verb |
| damage control | /xx/ | Phrase, Noun |
| guarding | /x | Verb |
| mitigation | xx/x | Noun |
| privacy | /xx | Noun |
| concealment | x/x | Noun |
| blocking | /x | Verb |
| containment | x/x | Noun |
| deterring | x/x | Verb |
