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WATCHMEN Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word watchmen. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word watchmen. (close relations)
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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

police
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the force of policemen and officers

verb

• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

security
nounn
noun

• the state of being free from danger or injury

• defense against financial failure; financial independence

• freedom from anxiety or fear

• a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

• property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

• a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers

• a guarantee that an obligation will be met

• an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

• measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

defenders
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a fighter who holds out against attack

guardians
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

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

officers
nounn
noun

• any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

• someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

• a member of a police force

• a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel

verb

• direct or command as an officer

protectors
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

sentinels
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

sentries
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

wardens
nounn
noun

• the chief official in charge of a prison

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 WATCHMEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for watchmen, 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 PATROL

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