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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | safety, protection |
| Synonyms: | aegis, agreement, armament, armor, asylum, bail, bond, care, collateral, compact, contract, covenant, cover, custody, defense, earnest, freedom, guarantee, guard, immunity, insurance, pact, pawn, pledge, precaution, preservation, promise, redemption, refuge, retreat, safeguard, safekeeping, safeness, safety measure, salvation, sanctuary, shelter, shield, surety, surveillance, token, ward, warrant |
| Antonyms: | danger, insecurity, peril, trouble |
| Main Entry: | security |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
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Adjectives: |
Achillean, above water, at anchor, bailable, clavigerous, defensible, fireproof, guardian, harmless, high and dry, imperdible, impregnable, in safety, in security, inexpugnable, insurable, invulnerable, not dangerous, on sure ground, on the safe side, out of danger, out of harm's way, out of the meshes, panoplied, preservative, proof against, protected, protecting, safe, safe and sound, salvific, scathless, seaworthy, secure, snug, sure, tenable, trustworthy, tutelary, unassailable, unattackable, under lock and key, under the shade of, under the shadow of one's wing, under the shield of, under the wing of, undercover, unhazarded, unmolested, unthreatened, waterproof, weatherproof
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| Concept: | Security. |
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-nouns
security; guaranty, guarantee; gage, warranty, bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, debenture, hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration; real security; vadium., stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution., promissory note; bill, bill of exchange; I.O.U.; personal security, covenant, specialty; parole (promise)., acceptance, indorsement, signature, execution, stamp, seal., sponsor, sponsion, sponsorship; surety, bail; mainpernor, hostage; godchild, godfather, godmother., recognizance; deed of idemnity, covenant of idemnity., authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher, dequet; record; probate, attested copy., receipt; acquittance, quittance; discharge, release., muniment, title deed, instrument; deed, deed poll; assurance, indenture; charter (compact); charter poll; paper, parchment, settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil.
-verbs
give security, give bail, give substantial bail; go bail; pawn, impawn, spout, mortgage, hypothecate, impignorate., guarantee, warrant, assure; accept, indorse, underwrite, insure., execute, stamp; sign, seal (evidence)., let, sett; grant a lease, take a lease, hold a lease; hold in pledge; lend on security.
-phrases
bonis avibus; "gone where the woodbine twineth."
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| Main Entry: | acquisition |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something obtained, received |
| Synonyms: | accomplishment, achievement, allowance, annuity, award, benefit, bonus, commission, dividend, donation, earnings, fortune, gain, gift, grant, income, increment, inheritance, net, premium, prize, proceeds, profit, remuneration, return, reward, riches, salary, security, wages, wealth, winnings |
| Notes: | acquisition is a material possession while an acquirement is a personal skill or knowledge that one gains |
| Main Entry: | anchor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something used to hold another thing securely |
| Synonyms: | ballast, bower, comfort, defense, fastener, foothold, grapnel, grappling iron, grip, hold, hook, kedge, mainstay, mooring, mud hook, pillar, protection, safeguard, security, staff, stay, support |
| Main Entry: | armament(s) |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | weapon(s) |
| Synonyms: | ammunition, arms, defense, gun, hardware, heat*, material, materiel, munitions, ordnance, protection, security, weaponry |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | armor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protective covering, often made of metal |
| Synonyms: | bulletproof vest, defense, guard, mail, plate, protection, security, sheath, shield |
| Main Entry: | assurance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | statement to relieve doubt |
| Synonyms: | affirmation, assertion, declaration, guarantee, insurance, lock on, lock*, oath, pledge, profession, promise, rain or shine, security, shoo-in, support, sure thing, vow, warrant, warranty, word, word of honor |
| Antonyms: | distrust, doubt |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | assurance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | confidence |
| Synonyms: | aggressiveness, aplomb, arrogance, assuredness, audacity, boldness, bravery, certainty, certitude, conviction, coolness, courage, effrontery, faith, firmness, impudence, nerve, poise, positiveness, presumption, security, self-confidence, self-reliance, sureness, surety, temerity, trust |
| Antonyms: | confusion, distrust, doubt, fear, hesitancy, misgiving, shyness, uncertainty |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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