Synonyms of patrol

patrol 1 of 2

noun

as in sentry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentry
• outpost
• picket
• commando
• watch
• rear guard
• paratroops
• firing squad
• squadron
• battalion
• squad
• platoon
• detachment
• troop
• corps
• wing
• regiment
• detail
• company
• command
• division

patrol

2 of 2

verb

as in to guard

to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe

The squad had orders to patrol the area.

The border is patrolled by the army.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guard
• protect
• control
• safeguard
• oversee
• supervise
• shield
• operate
• watch
• tend
• police
• attend
• care (for)
• manage
• regulate
• govern
• mind
• conduct
• superintend
• guide
• mother
• preside (over)
• baby
• direct
• run
• administrate
• steward
• shepherd
• babysit
• chaperone
• chaperon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• forget
• abandon
• disregard
• pass over
• neglect

• ignore
• forget
• abandon
• disregard
• pass over
• neglect