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preservation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of preservation

1 the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department

Synonyms of preservation

care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, maintenance, preserving, sustentation, upkeep

Words Related to preservation

support, sustaining

care, custody, guardianship

defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

Near Antonyms of preservation

dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence

damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination

2 the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state

the preservation of the tropical rainforests is a global responsibility

Synonyms of preservation

conservancy, conservation, sustentation

Words Related to preservation

care, maintenance, upkeep

salvation, saving

defense, guardianship, guarding, keeping, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

economy, husbandry, management

Near Antonyms of preservation

dereliction, ignoring, neglect, squandering, waste

destruction, ruin

damage, harm, hurt, injury

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