safeguard

The word “safeguard” has 2 syllables: safe-guard

It's pronounced as /ˈseɪfɡɑrd/


What is synonym and antonym for safeguard?

In the thesaurus, “safeguard” has 61 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for safeguard

  • aegis
  • ammunition
  • arm
  • armament
  • armor
  • assure
  • avert
  • battle
  • buckler
  • buffer
  • bulwark
  • caution
  • conserve
  • contend
  • convoy
  • cover
  • defend
  • defense
  • egis
  • ensure
  • escort
  • fail-safe
  • fastness
  • fence
  • fend
  • fight
  • forfend
  • fort
  • fortress
  • guard
  • insure
  • keep
  • look after
  • munitions
  • oppose
  • palisade
  • palladium
  • picket
  • precaution
  • preserve
  • prevent
  • preventive
  • protect
  • protection
  • resist
  • ride shotgun
  • save
  • screen
  • secure
  • security
  • shield
  • stand up for
  • stronghold
  • surety
  • wall
  • war
  • ward
  • watch over
  • weapon
  • weaponry
  • withstand

Antonyms for safeguard

  • aggression
  • assail
  • assault
  • attack
  • beset
  • besiege
  • bombard
  • capitulate
  • cave
  • destroy
  • disregard
  • endanger
  • endangerment
  • forget
  • harm
  • hurt
  • ignore
  • injure
  • injury
  • lay open
  • offence
  • offense
  • offensive
  • overrun
  • reveal
  • storm
  • submit
  • uncover
  • yield

Meanings of safeguard

  • noun
    1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
    2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
    3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
    4. The monitor lizard.
  • verb
    1. To protect, to keep safe.
    2. To escort safely.

Example Sentences

  • The security system is designed to safeguard the premises day and night.
  • It is crucial to safeguard sensitive information to prevent unauthorized access.
  • The lifeguard's primary duty is to safeguard the swimmers at the pool.
  • To safeguard the environment, strict regulations are in place for waste disposal.
  • Proper encryption is essential to safeguard online transactions and protect user data.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to safeguard, such as: aegis, aggression, ammunition, arm, armament, armor, assail.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • shepherded
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babysitting

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  • conducting
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  • safeguarding
  • shepherding
  • shielding
  • stewarding
  • superintending
  • supervising
  • tending
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