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SENTINELS Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word sentinels. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sentinels. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SENTINELS

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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

custodians
nounn
noun

• one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

defenders
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a fighter who holds out against attack

guards
nounn
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

keepers
nounn
noun

• someone in charge of other people

• one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

lookouts
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• an elevated post affording a wide view

• a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

• the act of looking out

overseers
nounn
noun

• a person who directs and manages an organization

pickets
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack

• a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work

• a vehicle performing sentinel duty

• a wooden strip forming part of a fence

• a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake

verb

• serve as pickets or post pickets

• fasten with a picket

protectors
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

scouts
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• a Boy Scout or Girl Scout

• someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

verb

• explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

screeners
nounn
noun

• a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint

sentries
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

wardens
nounn
noun

• the chief official in charge of a prison

watchers
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

• a guard who keeps watch

• a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body

watchmen
nounn
noun

• a guard who keeps watch

lookout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• an elevated post affording a wide view

• a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

• the act of looking out

picket
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack

• a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work

• a vehicle performing sentinel duty

• a wooden strip forming part of a fence

• a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake

verb

• serve as pickets or post pickets

• fasten with a picket

scout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• a Boy Scout or Girl Scout

• someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

verb

• explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

sentry
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

spotter
nounn
noun

• a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots

• a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers)

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• someone who is the first to observe something

Best Hypernyms For SENTINELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sentinels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
watcher watchman
Phrases (1)
security guard

Alternatives for PATROL

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