Synonyms of protections

protections

noun

plural of protection

1

as in safeguards

means or method of defending

this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• safeguards
• defenses
• shields
• ammunitions
• weapons
• walls
• securities
• screens
• guards
• wards
• armors
• bucklers
• covers
• armaments
• munitions
• aegises
• arms
• strongholds
• fortresses
• forts
• weaponries
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• offenses
• assaults
• aggressions
• offensives

2

as in defenders

someone that protects

the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defenders
• protectors
• guardians
• custodians
• bodyguards
• guards
• guardian angels
• keepers
• champions
• sentinels
• watchdogs
• sentries
• savers
• wardens
• watches
• warders
• preservers
• watchmen
• lookouts
• conservers
• harborers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protections

An eye will need to focus on ethics and lessons from history, as well as from social and political philosophy regarding protections for individuals, communities, domestic and supranational institutions and humanity at large. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

The family said the diagnosis likely stems from his racing career — one in which drivers crushed bumpers and raced like gladiators without the safety protections found in the sport now. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Days later, Big Ten athletes followed with their own demands for COVID-19 testing protocols and stronger athlete health protections. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The companies offered more customer assurances in July, alongside more service protections that would enable customers to obtain temporary access to alternative rail services in the event of performance declines. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Before the City Council now is an ordinance that strikes that balance of addressing industry-specific realities while enhancing outdoor worker protections for a warming climate. — Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The Hall of Fame driver competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1972 to 2000, an era in which races involved more contact between cars and lacked today’s safety protections. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

An Exhibit 9 contract essentially offers Agbaji an invitation to training camp with injury protections for the Knicks. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

The piece of legislation at the core of this deep cut in MARTA’s history was the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, which established wage scales and protections for workers involved in public projects. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026