SECURITY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word security. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word security. (close relations)

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	protection				nounn
	noun • the activity of protecting someone or something • a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • the condition of being protected • kindly endorsement and guidance • the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
	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
	assurance				nounn
	noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something • a statement intended to inspire confidence • a British term for some kinds of insurance
	certainty				nounn
	noun • the state of being certain • something that is certain
	confidence				nounn
	noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another
	defense				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 • protection from harm • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the justification for some act or belief • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
	refuge				nounn
	noun • a safe place • something or someone turned to for assistance or security • a shelter from danger or hardship • act of turning to for assistance
	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
	surety				nounn
	noun • something clearly established • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms • one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another • a guarantee that an obligation will be met
	certificate				nounn
	noun • a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts • a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends verb • present someone with a certificate • authorize by certificate
	guarantee				adverb, nounadv, n
	noun • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications • an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true • a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults verb • give surety or assume responsibility • make certain of • promise to do or accomplish • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
	security department				nounn
	noun • a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
	security measure				nounn
	noun • an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
	security measures				nounn
	noun • measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
	security system				nounn
	noun • (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks • an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

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