Definitions

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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I started with the Preservation Society of Charleston, an organization dedicated to safeguarding the city’s heritage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukraine has learned to safeguard this trade by using naval drones to keep at bay Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ministry described the levies as "safeguards" and said they would be gradually relaxed.

From Barron's

Supporters of the verdict argued that it was an important safeguard against wrongful convictions.

From BBC

That makes sense, and there’s no harm in using these alarming tales to safeguard your own finances.

From MarketWatch