SAFEGUARD Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word safeguard. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SAFEGUARD
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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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| ensure | verbv | |||||||
verb • make certain of • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | ||||||||
| fortify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
| preserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone • a reservation where animals are protected • fruit preserved by cooking with sugar verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction • to keep up and reserve for personal or special use • prevent (food) from rotting • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger • keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing | ||||||||
| protect | verbv | |||||||
verb • shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage • use tariffs to favor domestic industry | ||||||||
| secure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||||
| shelter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger • protective covering that provides protection from the weather • the condition of being protected • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings • temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons verb • provide shelter for • invest (money) so that it is not taxable | ||||||||
| shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
| uphold | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| safe-conduct | nounn | |||||||
noun • a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war | ||||||||
