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

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

Investors have an opportunity to encourage leading companies to reduce harms and strengthen safeguards. — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The closure caps mounting scrutiny of Utah’s troubled-teen industry, as families sue Provo Canyon over alleged mistreatment and Hilton’s advocacy helps drive new safeguards for youth nationwide. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Ursuline maintains the conference has breached its constitution and bylaws in both substantive interpretation and adherence to procedural safeguards. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

Her lawsuit alleges that, as a fiduciary, Northern Trust had a legal duty to protect the assets in her trust estate by maintaining internal safeguards. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Such technology needs robust safeguards, and the reasons why a particular company is tapped should be made public, said Rachel Levinson-Waldman, director of the Brennan Center for Justice Liberty and National Security Program. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

And strong support policies, such as an extended return window and money-back guarantees, now act as safeguards that can help customers feel more confident about their purchase. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 2 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