protection

The word “protection” has 3 syllables: pro-tec-tion

It's pronounced as /prəˈtɛkʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for protection?

In the thesaurus, “protection” has 85 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for protection along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for protection

aegis
ammunition
arm
armament
armor
assurance
asylum
barrier
bodyguard
buckler
buffer
bulwark
camouflage
certainty
champion
charge
conservation
conserver
cover
custodian
custody
defender
defense
egis
fastness
fix
fort
fortress
guard
guardian
guardian angel
guardianship
guarding
harbor
harborer
haven
impregnability
impregnableness
insurance
invincibility
invincibleness
inviolability
inviolableness
invulnerability
invulnerableness
keeper
lookout
munitions
palisade
preservation
preserver
protecting
protector
reassurance
refuge
retreat
safeguard
safekeeping
safeness
safety
salvation
saver
screen
security
self-defense
sentinel
sentry
shelter
shield
stability
strength
stronghold
surety
tutelage
umbrella
wall
ward
warden
warder
wardship
watch
watchdog
watchman
weapon
weaponry

Antonyms for protection

aggression
assault
attack
danger
destruction
distress
doubt
endangerment
exposure
harm
hazard
hurt
imperilment
injury
insecurity
instability
jeopardy
liability
offence
offense
offensive
openness
peril
precariousness
risk
susceptibility
susceptibleness
threat
trouble
uncertainty
violability
vulnerability
vulnerableness

Meanings of protection

noun
1. The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
2. The state of being safe.
3. A means of keeping or remaining safe.
4. A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
5. Coverage.
6. Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
7. A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.
8. Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
9. An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).

Example Sentences

The new law offers protection to workers against unfair treatment.
The government is providing additional protection to endangered species.
Wearing a helmet provides vital protection when riding a bicycle.
The insurance policy guarantees protection in case of natural disasters.
Parents play an important role in the protection of their children's well-being.

On this page you'll find 118 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to protection, such as: aegis, aggression, ammunition, arm, armament, armor, assault.

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