| Main Entry: |
guard |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
protect, watch |
Synonyms: |
attend, baby-sit,
bulwark, chaperon, chaperone,
conduct, convoy,
cover, cover up,
defend,
escort, fend,
keep, keep an eye on, keep in view, keep under surveillance, look after, lookout,
mind,
observe,
oversee, patrol,
police*,
preserve, ride shotgun for,
safeguard,
save,
screen,
secure, see after,
shelter,
shepherd,
shield, shotgun, stonewall, superintend,
supervise,
tend
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Antonyms: |
disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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