| Main Entry: |
protect |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
take care of; guard from harm |
Synonyms: |
assure,
bulwark, care for,
champion, chaperon,
conserve,
cover, cover all bases, cover up, cushion,
defend, fend,
foster, give refuge, give sanctuary, go to bat for,
harbor, hedge, insulate,
keep, keep safe, look after,
preserve, ride shotgun for,
safeguard,
save,
screen,
secure,
sentinel,
shade,
shelter,
shield, shotgun, stand guard, stonewall,
support, take under wing,
watch, watch over
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Antonyms: |
attack, harm, hurt, injure
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