protect
- verb (v)
Meaning: take care of guard from harm
Synonyms:
assure
bulwark
care for
champion
chaperon
conserve
cover
cover all bases
cover up
cushion
defend
fend
foster
give refuge
give sanctuary
go to bat for
harbor
hedge
insulate
keep
keep safe
look after
preserve
ride shotgun for
safeguard
save
screen
secure
sentinel
shade
shelter
shield
shotgun
stand guard
stonewall
support
take under wing
watch
watch over
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