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WATCHMAN Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word watchman. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word watchman. (close relations)
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caretaker
nounn
noun

• a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

• an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily

custodian
nounn
noun

• one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

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

protector
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

sentinel
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

sentry
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

watcher
nounn
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

security guard
nounn
noun

• a guard who keeps watch

Best Hypernyms For WATCHMAN

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

Alternatives for CARETAKER

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