PROTECTION Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

protection

noun

prə-ˈtek-shən

Definition of protection

as in defense

means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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as in protector

someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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as in safety

the state of not being exposed to danger the open boat offered no protection from the weather

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Recent Examples of protection Another form of profiling, though less common than active mistreatment but still harmful, occurs when police intentionally deprive minorities of protection and other services to which they are entitled. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Supporters believe joining the European bloc could give the country greater protection and boost its economy, while critics worry over sovereignty. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Last year, about 88% of kindergartners and 83% of seventh-graders started school fully vaccinated against measles in Lancaster County, far lower than the 95% threshold that creates community protection or herd immunity. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The settlement would include protections beyond screen-time limits. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection

Noun

An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Somebody years ago should have realized NSA Bahrain could be attacked, its air defense might fail and it could be disabled in a long war.

— John Seiler, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

Precious Sam The 7-foot center originally from Ghana began playing basketball only six years ago and is the classic rim protector that has anchored SDSU’s defense.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

Uber said recordings are automatically deleted after 14 days unless they are connected to a safety report.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of safety

Noun

Meta agreed to a landmark settlement worth up to $17 billion, promising new safeguards on Facebook and Instagram after states alleged that the platforms were engineered to addict and harm kids.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Milanesi agrees safeguards should be in place, but isn’t convinced AI replacing humans on spreadsheets is necessarily inviting a higher risk of error.

— Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

But the war’s unintended consequences have spread far beyond the Middle East, affecting global security, diminishing America’s global standing, and potentially providing its adversaries with an opportunity to expand their influence.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
By 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea, Europe was deeply dependent for its security on the United States, which was already tied up in the Middle East and increasingly focused on China’s rising military power.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of security

Noun

In a forest in tinder-dry France, a massive wildfire outside the southwestern city of Bordeaux uncovered a cache of what is believed to be World War II-era ammunition.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
According to police, the gun was a Sar USA SAR9 handgun loaded with seventeen rounds of live ammunition.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Ryder Ajeto’s first touch in the box was deflected by a Florida defender, but Ajeto followed the ball and scored from eight yards to produce the final 3-1 margin.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Initially ruled a clean block in the 82nd minute, video review reversed the call and a handball was called on Angel City defender Sarah Gorden.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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