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

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

The southern coast of Tenerife is a hotspot environment for the conservation of cetaceans in the wild, particularly within the protected Teno-Rasca Special Conservation Zone. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Clara Koh, Meta’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia, had cautioned in April that Malaysia's blanket under-16 ban could backfire by driving teenagers away from protected apps and into unregulated corners of the internet. — ABC News, 1 June 2026

Clara Koh, Meta’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia, has cautioned that Malaysia’s under-16 ban could backfire by driving teenagers away from protected apps and into unregulated corners of the internet. — Eileen Ng, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

An informed voter is a protected democracy. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Officials said the outreach will also include information about changes affecting certain non-citizens, including refugees, asylees and others with protected status. — City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026

Verb

Moreover, the company’s technology is protected by over 220 patents and pending applications, setting up a clear roadmap toward 10,000-qubit architectures and eventual chip-scale coprocessors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

The very force driving demand for agent infrastructure is also reducing the switching costs that have historically protected platform vendors. — Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

After decades of traveling across Spain, one expert explains why Asturias stands out for its authenticity, protected landscapes, and exceptional local cuisine. — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Gray whales were once protected under the Endangered Species Act because of commercial overfishing but were removed from the protection list in 1994 after populations recovered. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

The right to keep and bear arms is protected by both the United States and Florida Constitutions. — Chris Vincent, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Under this administration, the @CivilRights Division will defend free speech, as protected by the Constitution. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Before construction began, only about 30% of the building was protected by the system. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026

States need more information to assess whether residents will be protected from potentially harmful projects. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026