BODYGUARD Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bodyguard. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BODYGUARD
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| custodian | nounn | |||||||
noun • one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals | ||||||||
| defender | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
| guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
| protector | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
| sentinel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||||
| escort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who escorts and protects a prominent person • the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them • an attendant who is employed to accompany someone • a participant in a date verb • accompany as an escort • conduct someone someplace | ||||||||
