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

Yet despite putting safeguards in place, including linking a listing to a fine or a conviction, and building in an appeal and a process for removing people added in error, the bill has repeatedly failed to be passed by Congress. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Fourth, biometric records should not be sold or repurposed for marketing or unrelated surveillance; necessary service providers should face strict limits and safeguards. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The safeguards are to ensure that military personnel deployed under the anti-gang force do not engage in abuses and civilians are protected. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Most voters oppose data centers in their areas and support AI safeguards. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Boosting nuclear safeguards That said, faster analysis is just one benefit. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

While the technology is clearly highly useful to law enforcement, safeguards against its misuse must be put into place. — Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

But even with safeguards, abuse is possible, and Dieppa says his own department fired an officer accused of misusing the Flock system, along with other violations of policy, two years ago. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Anthropic committed $20 million to Public First Action in February and another $20 million in July, giving the safeguards camp a major financial backer. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

One that secures our border, safeguards public safety and national security, and welcomes those seeking an opportunity to enhance American prosperity and contribute to the rich diversity that makes this country great. — Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Huang wants a financing and creative setup that safeguards Yen’s voice and the film’s Taiwanese character. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Nearly everyone safeguards their former glory, earned or not. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Nearly eight in ten Florida voters support maintaining our long-standing school vaccine safeguards. — Kas Miller, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Summary The federal government traditionally safeguards investors through disclosure, oversight, and enforcement. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The addition of Skubal further safeguards them at a time when Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow are working their way back from injuries and Justin Wrobleski has already surpassed his career high in innings. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Most governments have so far balked at putting in place mandatory rules about what safeguards companies developing advanced AI systems need to build into their models or have in place internally to guard against losing control of AI agents. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 22 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