Synonyms of safeguarded

safeguarded 1 of 2

adjective

as in protected

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

safeguarded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of safeguard

as in defended

to drive danger or attack away from

sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of safeguarded

Verb

When the Nazis confiscated the negative and shipped it back to Berlin, Hensel safeguarded it in the Reichsfilmarchiv vaults in Berlin until the Allied victory. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Some of those properties may now be serving as locations where hidden assets are being safeguarded. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Regarding Jersey Mike's, the complaint says the chain should have safeguarded the sandwich in a sanitary and tamper-resistant manner. — Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The report concluded that civilian infrastructure, civilian areas, and cultural heritage sites must be safeguarded. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Still, there are plenty of profitable options to choose from now, ensuring that your money will be both safeguarded and growing for years to come. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 June 2026

More than 10,000 members of the NYPD safeguarded the route. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 18 June 2026

Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible. — Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026

Asylum seekers should be protected, families must remain together, and workers should be safeguarded from exploitation. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026