guards

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protector n.
defense n.
protect, watch v.

NOUN

protector

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defender escort warden

STRONG

bouncer chaperon chaperone chaser custodian guardian lookout picket sentinel sentry shepherd shield ward watch

WEAK

convoyer watchperson

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

aegis armament armor buffer bulwark pad protection rampart safeguard screen security shield ward

Antonyms

STRONG

harm hurt injury

VERB

protect, watch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover defend escort keep look after observe oversee patrol preserve safeguard secure shield supervise

STRONG

attend baby-sit bulwark chaperon chaperone conduct convoy fend lookout mind police save screen shelter shepherd shotgun stonewall superintend tend

WEAK

cover up keep an eye on keep in view keep under surveillance ride shotgun for see after

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert endanger forget give up harm hurt ignore injure lay bare leave let go lose neglect uncover

STRONG

disregard

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guards

Many indigenous groups in Colombia have created their own protection networks in the form of indigenous guards, which patrol their territory but are unarmed.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Up to two guards are in the room with him at times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

When the prisons close, the guards transfer to new locations or retire and leave the rural, geographically isolated area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

It could also be training guards to spot suspicious people who may be casing a museum and ask them if they need help, which may deter them from returning.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

He couldn’t be here if she returned with security guards.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova