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SECURITY BLANKET Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase security blanket. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase security blanket. (close relations)
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backup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

comforter
nounn
noun

• a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

• a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• device used for an infant to suck or bite on

reassurance
nounn
noun

• the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

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

sanctuary
nounn
noun

• a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

• a shelter from danger or hardship

• area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

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

solace
nounn
noun

• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

• comfort in disappointment or misery

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

safety net
nounn
noun

• a guarantee of professional or financial security

• a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze

Best Hypernyms For SECURITY BLANKET

Here is a list of related hypernyms for security blanket, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blanket comfort cover protection solace thing

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