| Main Entry: | ride shotgun |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | sit in the passenger seat |
Synonyms: |
fend, guard in transit, shelter |
| Main Entry: | assist |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | help |
Synonyms: |
abet, aid, back, bail out, benefit, boost, collaborate, cooperate, do for, expedite, facilitate, further, give a boost, give a leg up, give a lift, go down the line for, go for, go to bat for, go with, grease the wheels, hype*, lend a hand, make a pitch for, open doors, plug*, puff, push*, put on the map, reinforce, relieve, ride shotgun, root for, run interference for, serve, stand up for, stump, support, sustain, take care of, thump, work for, work with |
Antonyms: |
hinder, hurt, stop, thwart |
| Main Entry: | patrol |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | guard, protect |
Synonyms: |
cruise, inspect, keep guard, keep vigil, keep watch, make the rounds, mount, police, pound, range, ride shotgun, safeguard, shotgun, walk the beat, watch |
Antonyms: |
ignore, neglect |
| Main Entry: | safeguard |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | protect |
Synonyms: |
assure, bulwark, conserve, cover, defend, ensure, fend, guard, insure, look after, preserve, ride shotgun, save, screen, secure, shield, watch over |
Antonyms: |
endanger, harm, hurt, injure, lay open |
| Main Entry: | shield |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | protect |
Synonyms: |
bulwark, chamber, conceal, cover, cover all bases, cover up, defend, fend, give cover, give shelter, go to bat for, guard, harbor, haven, house, ride shotgun, roof, safeguard, screen, secure, shelter, shotgun, stonewall, take under one's wing, ward off |
Antonyms: |
endanger, lay bare, open, uncover |