WATCHMAN Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word watchman. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WATCHMAN
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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 |