Thesaurus
protect
Synonyms and Antonyms of protect
to drive danger or attack away from the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs Synonyms bulwark, cover, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, defend, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, wardRelated Words avert, prevent; oppose, resist, withstand; battle, contend, fight, war; conserve, preserve, save; buffer, palisade, picket, wallNear Antonyms bombard, storm; beset, besiege, overrun; capitulate, cave, submit, yieldAntonyms assail, assault, attack
Read the Latest from M-W
Learn More about protect
-
Dictionary: Definition of protect Spanish Central: Translation of protect Nglish: Translation of protect for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of protect for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up protect? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!