Synonyms of safeguards

safeguards 1 of 2

noun

plural of safeguard

1

as in protections

means or method of defending

with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assaults
• offenses
• aggressions
• offensives

2

as in precautions

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury

safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precautions
• preventives
• protections
• fail-safes
• cautions
• shields
• palladia
• screens
• walls
• wards
• guards
• covers
• armors

safeguards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of safeguard

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• shields
• guards
• fences
• secures
• keeps
• bulwarks
• wards
• prevents
• covers
• screens
• forfends
• saves
• fends
• preserves
• stands up for
• resists
• conserves
• withstands
• wars
• opposes
• contends
• averts
• fights
• walls
• buffers
• battles
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assaults
• assails
• overruns
• storms
• besets
• bombards
• submits
• yields
• besieges
• caves
• capitulates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of safeguards

Noun

Likely to avoid other bad actors circumventing safeguards, xAI did not include examples of Harwood’s successful prompts or describe methods used to bypass filters. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

What safeguards exist when enforcement actions increasingly originate from algorithmic analysis rather than direct human observation? — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

The ordinance was crafted to offer more safeguards and clarity as projects roll out citywide. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

Each system has food-safety safeguards as well as potential points where contamination could occur. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

The outcome of this was a new three-year contract which included historic safeguards against AI. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026

While the success of Gus is likely to encourage the sale of more dinosaur bones, paleontologists and other experts warn that there are few safeguards for authenticity or verification in the industry. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The restrictions were overturned late last month following weeks of discussions that led to Anthropic creating additional cybersecurity safeguards for its technology. — Lorelei Smillie, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Election officials in both states already use multiple safeguards to verify eligibility, maintain voter rolls, and investigate potential violations. — Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026

Verb

The Components of Confidential Computing Confidential Computing (CC) safeguards data during processing, not just storage or transmission. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

According to the State Controller's Office, the state safeguards unclaimed property on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public agencies. — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Today Congress took a shortcut in its bid to erase the Roadless Rule, a longstanding conservation policy that safeguards around 45 million acres of national forest land from development. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026

By saying what the law is and applying it to real-world cases, the Supreme Court safeguards the rule of law. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Legal action by members against the union is a last resort, which safeguards the rights of rank-and-file members. — Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026

Washington should not overlook a program that strengthens families, safeguards a vital trust fund and restores the dignity of work. — French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026

If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them? — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026