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patrol

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of patrol

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 and Near Synonyms of patrol

guard, protect, safeguard, shield

attend, care (for), mind, oversee, superintend, supervise, tend, watch

administrate, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, manage, operate, preside (over), regulate, run, steward

baby, babysit, chaperone (or chaperon), mother, shepherd

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of patrol

abandon, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, pass over

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