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Protection

🔄 Synonyms of "Protection"

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WordDefinition
tributenounAn acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
auspicesnounProtection or patronage.
securitynoun(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
shelternoun(countable) Somewhere one can find protection.
guardingnounThe duty of one who guards.
protective coveringnountough natural covering of some organisms
trade protectionnounthe imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
aegisnoun(figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
protectingverb(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

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WordDefinition
shelternoun(countable) Somewhere one can find protection.
auspicesnounProtection or patronage.
tributenounAn acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
securitynoun(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
aegisnoun(figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
guardingnounThe duty of one who guards.
protectingverb(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
protective coveringnountough natural covering of some organisms
trade protectionnounthe imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
protectverb(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
safeguardingnounSynonym of protection.
protectivenounServing or intended to protect.
protecteddefended
safeguardnounSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
safekeepingnounthe act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
defensivenounA means, attitude or position of defense.
defendverb(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
defencenounThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
defensenounThe action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
protectornounSomeone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

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