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protector - 19 thesaurus results
| Main Entry: | protector |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | guardian |
| Synonyms: | abettor, advocate, angel, backer, benefactor, bodyguard, bulwark, champion, defender, friend, guard, guardian angel, guide, hero, partisan, patron, promoter, safeguard, savior, shield, sponsor, supporter, sympathizer, white knight |
| Main Entry: | benefactor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | donor |
| Synonyms: | Santa Claus*, aid, angel, assistant, backer, contributor, fan, good Samaritan, helper, humanitarian, mark*, patron, philanthropist, promoter, protector, sponsor, subscriber, supporter, altruist, fairy godparent, grubstaker, subsidizer, well-wisher |
| Notes: | a benefactor is someone who provides a gift; a beneficiary is someone who receives benefits or favors |
| Antonyms: | antagonist, opponent, opposer |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | champion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | defeater in competition; preeminent supporter |
| Synonyms: | advocate, ally, backer, challenger, conqueror, defender, exponent, guardian, hero, heroine, nonpareil, number one, paladin, partisan, patron, proponent, protector, supporter, sympathizer, victor, warrior, winner, champ, endorser, expounder, medalist, numero uno, the greatest, titleholder, top dog, upholder, vanquisher, vindicator |
| Antonyms: | loser |
| Main Entry: | companion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper, friend |
| Synonyms: | accompaniment, accomplice, aide, ally, assistant, associate, attendant, buddy, chaperon, colleague, complement, comrade, concomitant, confederate, consort, convoy, counterpart, cousin, crony, double, escort, guide, match, mate, nurse, pal, partner, playmate, protector, safeguard, sidekick, co-worker, comate, cuz, pard, roomie |
| Antonyms: | enemy, foe, foreigner, opponent, stranger |
| Main Entry: | conservator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | caretaker of collection |
| Synonyms: | curator, custodian, guardian, keeper, protector, restorer |
| Main Entry: | custodian |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | caretaker, maintenance person |
| Synonyms: | bodyguard, cleaner, concierge, curator, escort, guardian, keeper, manager, overseer, protector, steward, super*, superintendent, supervisor, warden, Cerberus, baby sitter, claviger, cleaning person, housesitter, maintenance person, sitter, swamper, watchdog, watchperson |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | escort |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protection; accompaniment |
| Synonyms: | alarm clock, attendant, beau, bodyguard, cavalier, chaperon, companion, company, consort, convoy, cortege, date, entourage, fellow, friend, gallant, guard, guide, partner, protector, retinue, safeguard, squire, train, warden*, bird dog, convoyer |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | fender |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | piece protecting part of a vehicle |
| Synonyms: | apron, buffer, cover, curb, cushion, frame, guard, mask, protector, screen, shield, ward, bumper, mudguard, splashboard |
| Main Entry: | gatekeeper |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | watchperson |
| Synonyms: | guard, lookout, monitor, protector, sentinel, sentry, doorkeeper, security officer |
| Main Entry: | keeper |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | guardian |
| Synonyms: | archivist, attendant, caretaker, conservator, curator, custodian, defender, guard, jailer, lookout, overseer, protector, sentinel, sentry, steward, superintendent, supervisor, warden |
| Main Entry: | proponent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who advocates, supports cause |
| Synonyms: | advocate, backer, champion, defender, enthusiast, exponent, friend, partisan, patron, protector, second, spokesperson, subscriber, supporter, expounder, seconder, upholder, vindicator |
| Antonyms: | enemy, foe, opponent |
| Main Entry: | savior |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who redeems, aids in time of difficulty |
| Synonyms: | Good Samaritan*, conservator, defender, guardian, guardian angel, hero, liberator, protector, salvation, deliverer, friend in need, preserver, rescuer, salvager |
| Antonyms: | enemy, foe, satan |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | sentinel |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sentry |
| Synonyms: | guard, keeper, lookout, picket, protector, watchman/woman, watchperson |
| Main Entry: | shelter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protection, habitat |
| Synonyms: | apartment, asylum, cave, cover, covert, crib*, defense, den, dwelling, guard, guardian, harbor, haven, hermitage, hide, hideaway, hideout, home, house, housing, hut, joint*, lodging, pad*, pen, port, preserve, protector, rack, refuge, retreat, roof, roost*, safety, sanctuary, screen, security, shack, shade, shadow, shed, shield, tent, tower, turf, umbrella, co-op, condo, digs, harborage, hole in the wall, homeplate, quarterage, retirement, roof over head |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | defender |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | champion |
| Synonyms: | guardian, protector, sponsor, supporter |
| Main Entry: | guardian angel |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | personal angel |
| Synonyms: | advocate, angel, champion, protector, fairy godmother, good angel, guardian spirit, lifesaver, ministering angel |
| Main Entry: | patron |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who supports a cause |
| Synonyms: | advocate, angel*, backer, benefactor, booster, champion, defender, fan, friend, front*, guarantor, guardian, guide, head, helper, leader, partisan, patron saint*, philanthropist, protector, sponsor, supporter, surety, sympathizer, encourager, fairy godparent, financer, well-wisher |
| Antonyms: | detractor, enemy, opponent, opposition |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | hood |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | covering worn over the head |
| Synonyms: | bonnet, hat, kerchief, mantle, protector, shawl, veil, babushka, capuche, capuchin, coif, cowl, mantilla, purdah, wimple, yashmak |
| Main Entry: | insulation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | an insulator |
| Synonyms: | protector, nonconductor, resistant material |
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