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

Critics argue the current draft lacks adequate ethics safeguards. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 July 2026

But the regulations reinforce safeguards to protect the EU markets, too. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 25 June 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

Multiple parents who lost their children have previously sued the company, alleging that Snap failed to provide enough safeguards on the messaging app. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards. — Rawad Baroud, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 to the public earlier this month, with safeguards the company said would reduce the risk of it being misused for cyberattacks or other nefarious purposes. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Active prevention One tried and true safety tactic, especially for young children, is placing safeguards that prevent access to dangerous items or situations – for example, installing cabinet locks, stair gates and outlet covers. — David C. Schwebel, The Conversation, 24 June 2026

Realbotix said the platform includes education-specific safety controls, district oversight, and safeguards designed to prevent inappropriate responses. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026

Verb

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 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

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

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

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

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

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