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protect

[pruh-tekt] / prəˈtɛkt /
VERB
take care of; guard from harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assure care for conserve cover cushion defend insulate keep look after preserve safeguard save secure shelter shield support
STRONG
bulwark champion chaperon fend foster harbor hedge screen shade stonewall watch
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon destroy endanger give up harm hurt ignore injure lay bare let go neglect release squander uncover waste
STRONG
open
WEAK
attack

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