safeguards

The word “safeguards” has 2 syllables: safe-guards

It's pronounced as /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrdz/


What is synonym and antonym for safeguards?

In the thesaurus, “safeguards” has 51 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for safeguards

  • aegises
  • ammunitions
  • armaments
  • armors
  • arms
  • averts
  • battles
  • bucklers
  • buffers
  • bulwarks
  • cautions
  • conserves
  • contends
  • covers
  • defends
  • defenses
  • egises
  • fail-safes
  • fences
  • fends
  • fights
  • forfends
  • fortresses
  • forts
  • guards
  • keeps
  • munitions
  • opposes
  • palisades
  • palladia
  • pickets
  • precautions
  • preserves
  • preventives
  • prevents
  • protections
  • protects
  • resists
  • saves
  • screens
  • secures
  • securities
  • shields
  • stands up for
  • strongholds
  • walls
  • wards
  • wars
  • weaponries
  • weapons
  • withstands

Antonyms for safeguards

Meanings of safeguards

  • 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

  • Environmental regulations serve as essential safeguards against pollution.
  • The company has implemented various safeguards to protect customer data from cyber threats.
  • International treaties often include diplomatic safeguards to maintain peace.
  • Workplace safety training provides employees with crucial safeguards against accidents.
  • The legal system incorporates safeguards to ensure fair and just trials for all.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to safeguards, such as: aegises, aggressions, ammunitions, armaments, armors, arms, assails.

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

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