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safeguard

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /
NOUN
protection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
security shield
STRONG
aegis armament armor buffer bulwark convoy defense escort guard screen surety ward
Antonyms
WEAK
endangerment harm hurt injury
VERB
protect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assure conserve defend ensure insure look after preserve secure shield
STRONG
bulwark cover fend guard save screen
WEAK
ride shotgun watch over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy endanger hurt
STRONG
disregard forget ignore reveal uncover
WEAK
harm injure lay open

Example Sentences

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Now the Baxter Road group wants to add 3,000 more feet of geotubes to safeguard more properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Following the “frightening” experience of being evacuated during the Eaton Fire in 2025, the “Fire Country” and “Rescue Me” actress applied the tactical knowledge she had acquired on set to safeguard the La Cañada dwelling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

They were originally intended to help forces gather intelligence to prevent crime, and safeguard vulnerable people.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Just like sinks and bathtubs have overflow drains to prevent spills, human cells appear to have a similar built-in safeguard.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

To safeguard our society, a system of laws has been created.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers