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

That has implications for how AI systems are evaluated and safeguarded. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

There’s this weird attraction to potential violence and knowing that you’re safeguarded from it. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

In theory, the paper maintains its independence through a 1994 congressional framework and First Amendment protections safeguarded by Congress. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Longtime Webb producer Fred Mollin, who safeguarded the compositions for years, helped bring them back into the light. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026

Since its establishment, the Kalepo Conservancy has safeguarded one of Kenya’s last great wilderness areas. — Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

In addition to sea lions, sea otters, walrus, polar bears, dugongs and manatees are also safeguarded. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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

This sweet patio spot is safeguarded from outside influences due to the extensive red Eden climbing roses that climb up and cover a nearby structure. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026