Synonyms for protect
20 synonyms for “protect”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Protect as in “defend”
verb: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
- defend
- shield
- safeguard
- keep
- preserve
- insure
- ensure
- cover
- guard
- guarantee
- secure
- conserve
- save
- maintain
- fence
- fend
- shelter
- uphold
- screen
- sustain
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