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safeguard

safe·guard

safeguard

 
 
pronunciation:
seIf gard
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: a person, thing, or action that serves to protect or defend; means of maintaining safety.
The government has recently implemented safeguards against the spreading of the disease.Changing one's password frequently is a safeguard against one's account being compromised.
synonyms:
bulwark, defense, guard, protection, shield
similar words:
bastion, convoy, security
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: safeguards, safeguarding, safeguarded
definition: to keep safe; guard; protect.
The city is building a new levee by the river to safeguard the business district against flooding.Smoke detectors help safeguard one's home against fire.By investing conservatively, the couple hoped to safeguard their assets.
synonyms:
guard, protect, shield
antonyms:
jeopardize
similar words:
armor, chaperon, convoy, defend, ensure, preserve, save, secure, shelter, watch
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