| Main Entry: | security |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | safety, protection |
Synonyms: |
aegis, agreement, armament, armor, asylum, bail, bond, care, collateral, compact, contract, covenant, cover, custody, defense, earnest, freedom, guarantee, guard, immunity, insurance, pact, pawn, pledge, precaution, preservation, promise, redemption, refuge, retreat, safeguard, safekeeping, safeness, safety measure, salvation, sanctuary, shelter, shield, surety, surveillance, token, ward, warrant |
Antonyms: |
danger, insecurity, peril, trouble |
| Main Entry: | security |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | peace of mind |
Synonyms: |
assurance, calm, certainty, confidence, conviction, ease, freedom, positiveness, reliance, soundness, sureness, surety |
Antonyms: |
insecurity, uncertainty, worry |
| Main Entry: | security |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
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Adjectives: |
Achillean, above water, at anchor, bailable, clavigerous, defensible, fireproof, guardian, harmless, high and dry, imperdible, impregnable, in safety, in security, inexpugnable, insurable, invulnerable, not dangerous, on sure ground, on the safe side, out of danger, out of harm's way, out of the meshes, panoplied, preservative, proof against, protected, protecting, safe, safe and sound, salvific, scathless, seaworthy, secure, snug, sure, tenable, trustworthy, tutelary, unassailable, unattackable, under lock and key, under the shade of, under the shadow of one's wing, under the shield of, under the wing of, undercover, unhazarded, unmolested, unthreatened, waterproof, weatherproof
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| Main Entry: | acquisition |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something obtained, received |
Synonyms: |
accomplishment, achievement, allowance, annuity, award, benefit, bonus, commission, dividend, donation, earnings, fortune, gain, gift, grant, income, increment, inheritance, net, premium, prize, proceeds, profit, remuneration, return, reward, riches, salary, security, wages, wealth, winnings |
| Notes: | acquisition is a material possession while an acquirement is a personal skill or knowledge that one gains |
| Main Entry: | anchor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something used to hold another thing securely |
Synonyms: |
ballast, bower, comfort, defense, fastener, foothold, grapnel, grappling iron, grip, hold, hook, kedge, mainstay, mooring, mud hook, pillar, protection, safeguard, security, staff, stay, support |
| Main Entry: | armament(s) |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | weapon(s) |
Synonyms: |
ammunition, arms, defense, gun, hardware, heat*, material, materiel, munitions, ordnance, protection, security, weaponry |
| Main Entry: | armor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protective covering, often made of metal |
Synonyms: |
bulletproof vest, defense, guard, mail, plate, protection, security, sheath, shield |
| Main Entry: | assurance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | statement to relieve doubt |
Synonyms: |
affirmation, assertion, declaration, guarantee, insurance, lock on, lock*, oath, pledge, profession, promise, rain or shine, security, shoo-in, support, sure thing, vow, warrant, warranty, word, word of honor |
Antonyms: |
distrust, doubt |
| Main Entry: | assurance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | confidence |
Synonyms: |
aggressiveness, aplomb, arrogance, assuredness, audacity, boldness, bravery, certainty, certitude, conviction, coolness, courage, effrontery, faith, firmness, impudence, nerve, poise, positiveness, presumption, security, self-confidence, self-reliance, sureness, surety, temerity, trust |
Antonyms: |
confusion, distrust, doubt, fear, hesitancy, misgiving, shyness, uncertainty |
| Main Entry: | asylum |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | refuge |
Synonyms: |
cover, den, harbor, haven, hideaway, hideout, hole, ivory tower, port, preserve, refuge, retreat, safe house, safety, sanctuary, security, shelter |