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NIGHT WATCH Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase night watch. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase night watch. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NIGHT WATCH

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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

patrol
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

• the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

• a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

verb

• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

sentry
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

surveillance
nounn
noun

• close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

vigil
nounn
noun

• a period of sleeplessness

• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

watch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small portable timepiece

• a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

• the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

verb

• look attentively

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• see or watch

• observe with attention

• be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

• observe or determine by looking

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

watchman
nounn
noun

• a guard who keeps watch

midwatch
nounn
noun

• a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)

graveyard watch
nounn
noun

• a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)

middle watch
nounn
noun

• a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)

Best Hypernyms For NIGHT WATCH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for night watch, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for GUARD

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