protect

Definition for protect

verb as in take care of; guard from harm

Strongest matches

assure, care for, conserve, cover, cushion, defend, insulate, keep, look after, preserve, safeguard, save, secure, shelter, shield, support

Strong matches

bulwark, champion, chaperon, fend, foster, harbor, hedge, screen, shade, stonewall, watch

Weak matches

cover all bases, cover up, give refuge, give sanctuary, go to bat for, keep safe, ride shotgun for, sentinel, shotgun, stand guard, take under wing, watch over

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In a statement, the National Sports Authority described the nationwide suspension as a "necessary step" to "protect lives, uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure its future".

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The populist-nationalist government argued the amendment was necessary to protect what it described as "traditional values".

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Parents detailed the guilt they feel about placing their children in Lecka's care, with one mother, whose son the defendant kicked in the face, telling the court: "We weren't there to protect them."

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When it comes to protecting their own passer, though, the Illini have had a lot of trouble.

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He said "no system is immune to failure" and warned governments and tech companies have repeatedly failed to protect people's data.

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