security

Main Entry:
security [si-kyoor-i-tee]
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
Related Words
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
Concept Thesaurus
Concept: Security.
Synonyms:
-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
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
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
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