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 20 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for safeguards

  • ammunitions
  • assure
  • conserve
  • defend
  • defends
  • defenses
  • ensure
  • guards
  • insure
  • look after
  • precautions
  • preserve
  • protections
  • protects
  • secure
  • security
  • shield
  • shields
  • walls
  • weapons

Antonyms for safeguards

  • assails
  • assaults
  • attacks
  • destroy
  • endanger
  • hurt
  • offences
  • offenses

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 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to safeguards, such as: ammunitions, assails, assaults, assure, attacks, conserve, defend.

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

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palladia

walls

  • ammunitions
  • bar
  • barricade
  • barricades
  • barrier
  • barriers
  • block
  • buffers
  • circles
  • circumscribes
  • closes in
  • conserves
  • dam
  • defenses
  • embankment
  • encircles
  • encloses
  • environs
  • facade
  • fence
  • fences
  • incloses
  • palisades
  • pickets
  • preserves
  • protections
  • rings
  • safeguards
  • screen
  • screens
  • shields
  • side
  • surface
  • surrounds
  • wars
  • weapons

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