Synonyms of watchmen

watchmen

noun

plural of watchman

1

as in custodians

a person or group that watches over someone or something

hired a watchman to patrol the factory at night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodians
• guards
• guardians
• wardens
• keepers
• sentinels
• sentries
• watches
• watchers
• warders
• bodyguards
• pickets
• patrols
• lookouts
• observers
• defenders
• minders
• spotters
• watchdogs
• escorts
• gatekeepers
• convoys
• surveillants
• honor guards
• hacks

2

as in keepers

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

a watchman lives next door to scare off prowlers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• keepers
• custodians
• wardens
• janitors
• caretakers
• guardians
• stewards
• curators
• sextons
• co-curators
• cocurators