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 For months, Mangione’s attorneys have argued that the dual prosecutions violated his Constitutional double jeopardy protections. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 McHale found that Washington is likely to succeed in proving its claims that Kalshi violated state laws on gambling and consumer protection. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 Once created, these assemblages might be concealed beneath doorways or in chimneys or instead worn on the body as a form of portable protection. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 And all of that really has begun to offer us a lot of protection. — Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection

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Noun

Taiwan, in response, has focused on strengthening its defense and ramping up its arms purchases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Ukraine says Russia is scaling up its production of ballistic missiles, aiming to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors that can stop them.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Blind side protector of Jayden Daniels could miss large part of season after suffering a torn triceps plus other takeaways from Week 2 of training camp.

— Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

While these programs are a step in the right direction to improving e-scooter safety, Chicago should also consider policies designed around the developmental needs and behaviors of youth.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Caught in the crossfire are innocent kids trying simply to stay in safety.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of safety

Noun

About one third of its customers had adopted that safeguard, which will now become mandatory by year’s end.

— Soo Youn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Because no single firm bears the cost to society of energy price shocks, the private sector tends to underinvest in these safeguards, making their formation dependent on government action.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

The confederations are presenting themselves not as rivals attempting to weaken FIFA, but as guardians of a collective system.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Donors should bring a photo ID and must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

According to preliminary information, the attack killed one member of the port’s security forces.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Wald said part of her review will focus on security at the establishment and whether additional measures could have prevented the violence.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of security

Noun

North Korea, in turn, has sent ammunition and soldiers to fight for Russia in its war in Ukraine.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Failing that, Zelenskyy wants to make Patriot ammunition in Ukraine or get approval from Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia that can hit its missile launchers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Sullivan and defender Kai Wagner had assists on Jacques' third goal -- matching his total from last season.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Edelman, who perfectly timed his run, slipped between a pair of defenders for a sliding first-touch goal, off a cross played by Conrad Wallem, from the center of the penalty box.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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