guard against

phrasal verb

guarded against; guarding against; guards against

: to try to keep (something) from happening

Clean the wound to guard against infection.

That's the sort of thinking we have to guard against.

Examples of guard against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

The sightings have prompted new talks among European defense officials on how to strengthen air defenses and guard against future drone incursions. —Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025

For now, Powell’s remarks suggest the Fed will stick to a measured path, aiming to provide support to the labor market while guarding against the risk of reigniting inflation. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025

Here are the anti-suicide nets at Foxconn’s Chinese sweatshops, the teeny-tiny Apple logos engraved on the smallest iPhone parts to guard against unauthorized repair. —Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for guard against

• recommenced
• recompensed
• commenced
• condensed
• dispensed
• expensed
• incensed
• unfenced
• fenced
• sensed
• tensed