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ward

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ward

1 means or method of defending

  • frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs
Synonyms of ward

aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall
Words Related to ward

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry

fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold
Near Antonyms of ward

aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

2 responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

  • gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents
Synonyms of ward

care, custodianship, custody, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping, trust
Words Related to ward

control, governorship, hand(s), management, superintendence, supervision

ward

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ward

to drive danger or attack away from

  • vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nationʼs people
Synonyms of ward

bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield
Words Related to ward

avert, prevent

oppose, resist, withstand

battle, contend, fight, war

conserve, preserve, save

buffer, palisade, picket, wall
Phrases Synonymous with ward

stand up for
Near Antonyms of ward

bombard, storm

beset, besiege, overrun

capitulate, cave, submit, yield
Antonyms of ward

assail, assault, attack

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