guards

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All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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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

HARVARD-WESTLAKE: Players from unbeaten junior varsity team combined with guards Pierce Thompson and Cole Holden will make the Wolverines very dangerous as they gain experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Some players are new to being on a team with guards who get blitzed nearly every play, Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Wasim still returns to the mosque to pray when he can, though guards sometimes turn him away.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Sith first family is surrounded by 1970s-era storm troopers and 2010s imperial guards.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

He heard the static of security guards in the distance.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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