SAFEGUARDS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of safeguard

as in protections

means or method of defending with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers

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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

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safeguards

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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

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Six years later, the monarchs landed on the waiting list for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.

Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024

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