Synonyms of protected

protected 1 of 2

adjective

as in defended

Related Words

• defended
• shielded
• guarded
• secured
• safeguarded
• secure
• defensible
• invulnerable
• invincible
• tenable
• inviolable
• bulletproof
• unassailable
• unbeatable
• impregnable
• indomitable
• untouchable
• defendable
• unconquerable

Dissimilar Words

• vulnerable
• untenable
• indefensible
• unprotected
• susceptible
• liable
• open
• exposed
• unsecured
• insecure
• unguarded
• undefended
• weak
• helpless
• powerless
• defenseless
• imperiled
• vincible
• assailable

protected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of protect

as in safeguarded

to drive danger or attack away from

the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• safeguarded
• defended
• shielded
• guarded
• secured
• kept
• fenced
• warded
• saved
• fended
• covered
• preserved
• prevented
• screened
• bulwarked
• stood up for
• forfended
• conserved
• opposed
• resisted
• withstood
• averted
• fought
• contended
• buffered
• warred
• picketed
• walled
• battled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assaulted
• assailed
• bombarded
• stormed
• submitted
• besieged
• beset
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protected

Adjective

Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The result is a more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy, enabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances from protected forces. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The main Wekiva River was designated by Congress in 2000 as a protected National Wild and Scenic River. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

This includes Ukraine, where the Russian language recently lost protected status. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

By the 1980s, only 375 pairs were counted, prompting the state to place the bird in protected status in 1983, citing habitat loss to housing development and agriculture. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

And yet Sazan is also a protected area. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026

Verb

Protect Jewish students while restoring a clear boundary between harassment and protected speech. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Under this heritage status, the mosaics are protected from being dismantled, painted over, or covered with advertising. — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

One of my goals writing this book was to make sure that kids who really have these diagnoses are protected. — Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Passed in 1996, the federal legislation has protected social media companies from being sued over content posted by their users. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

The new law may create a problem for HOA buildings protected by Mills Act agreements, in which property owners agree permanently not to alter historic building exteriors in exchange for property tax benefits. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Instead of insisting on playing through pressure, defenders cleared the ball when necessary, stayed compact and protected a narrow lead. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Bagayoko, who has been a regular presence, protected a group of students from riot police. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026

Before this, researchers did not know how pupae protected themselves against dehydration. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026