Synonyms for

Protection

Verb / prʌˈtekʃʌn / Another word for protection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness

Synonyms & similar words

security shelter aegis protectivecovering tradeprotection protectivecover tribute auspices safety security defence guarding shielding safeguarding preservation conservation care provision shelter refuge asylum sanctuary cover umbrella insurance indemnity immunity prophylaxis

Synonyms by register

Formal

safeguarding preservation security defense

Informal

cover shielding guarding

Literary

bulwark rampart aegis

Antonyms

harm danger vulnerability exposure attack jeopardy peril

Common collocations

  • protection from
  • protection against
  • personal protection
  • child protection
  • data protection
  • consumer protection
  • seek protection
  • offer protection

Word family

noun protection
verb protect
adjective protective
adverb protectively

Usage note

While 'protection' is a general term, specific contexts might favor more precise words like 'security' for physical safety or 'safeguarding' for vulnerable individuals.

Example sentences

  1. I wear sunscreen for protection from the sun.
  2. A helmet provides protection for your head while riding a bike.
  3. A seatbelt is a form of protection for passengers in a car.
  4. A security guard provides protection for a building.
  5. A password is a form of protection for your online accounts.

Quotes

  • A nation's strength ultimately consists in what it can do on its own, and not in what it can borrow from others. Protectionism can temporarily provide protection, but it can never be a permanent solution. - Shinzo Abe
  • The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability. - Henry Ford
  • The best protection any woman can have... is courage. - Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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