safeguard

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SAFEGUARD

means or method of defending <with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers>

Synonyms aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Related Words arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury <safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty>

Synonyms caution, fail-safe, palladium, preventive, safeguard

Related Words armor, cover, guard, protection, screen, shield, wall, ward

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