GUARDED Synonyms
There are 28 hypernyms of the word guarded. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GUARDED
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alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||||
cautious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing careful forethought noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • avoiding excess | ||||||||
circumspect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
discreet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint adjective satellite • unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
mindful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • bearing in mind; attentive to | ||||||||
prudent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment | ||||||||
reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||||
wary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||||
watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
defend | verbv | |||||||
verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
hold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
precaution | nounn | |||||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the trait of practicing caution in advance • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | ||||||||
safeguard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war verb • make safe • escort safely | ||||||||
safety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions • a safe place • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse • a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line | ||||||||
ward | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another • English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) • a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections • English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) • block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care • United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) • a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) verb • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect | ||||||||
guard duty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the duty of serving as a sentry | ||||||||
safety device | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | ||||||||
sentry duty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the duty of serving as a sentry | ||||||||
sentry go | ||||||||
noun • the duty of serving as a sentry |