WARDING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

warding

verb

present participle of ward

as in protecting

to drive danger or attack away from vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nation's people

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Recent Examples of warding Horror seems cathartic, or psychically protective—a safe ritual that admits the reality of violence and cruelty while also warding it off, like a ceremonial demon mask. — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

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Insurance remains an essential tool for protecting against losses that could threaten liquidity, earnings or operations.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
In a second the players were there, every single player was there, stopping celebrations, building a shield, protecting Jordan, not going anywhere, in full empathy.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of protecting

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The organization spent the offseason defending the decision not to sign any real competition or spend a draft pick on the position.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
How will Arkansas State approach defending TCU, which runs a more pro-style offense compared to Memphis?

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of defending

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Clingan has all the makings of a rim monster who could improve his technique guarding on the perimeter enough to make his drop coverage work in the postseason.

— Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Chinese exhibits in Geneva conjured up AI as giant robots guarding futuristic Chinese cityscapes.

— Elias Stahl, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of guarding

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It is now widely accepted that the policy could have contributed to the far-right’s rise by shielding it from the accountability that comes when parties hold office and face the reality of governing.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
These durable impact shields limit the minimum bending radius to prevent over-flexing while shielding the chain body from severe external abrasion.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of shielding

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The world's largest oil buyer has slashed its imports after the war broke out, tapping into its stockpiles, keeping a lid on global oil prices and safeguarding its economy.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
In 1995, after Selena’s tragic death at the hands of Yolanda Saldivar, the former president of her fan club, Abraham dedicated his life to safeguarding her legacy and overseeing primary control over her estate.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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