guards

NOUN

protector

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defender escort warden

STRONG

bouncer chaperon chaperone chaser custodian guardian lookout picket sentinel sentry shepherd shield ward watch

WEAK

convoyer watchperson

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

aegis armament armor buffer bulwark pad protection rampart safeguard screen security shield ward

Antonyms

STRONG

harm hurt injury

VERB

protect, watch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover defend escort keep look after observe oversee patrol preserve safeguard secure shield supervise

STRONG

attend baby-sit bulwark chaperon chaperone conduct convoy fend lookout mind police save screen shelter shepherd shotgun stonewall superintend tend

WEAK

cover up keep an eye on keep in view keep under surveillance ride shotgun for see after

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert endanger forget give up harm hurt ignore injure lay bare leave let go lose neglect uncover

STRONG

disregard

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guards

The pros included a vast support network of friends and neighbors, 24/7 security guards stationed at the entrance gate, and scenic lakes, swimming pools and tennis courts throughout her development.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026

When guards ushered me into a van last Friday, I thought they were taking me to my trial.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

His 7-foot wingspan was the best among guards at the NBA combine, and his 38-inch standing vertical and 10.46-second lane agility test ranked first for his position.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Eleven guards were taken before Carr, who was named third-team All-Big 12 last season after averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists with 45 blocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Her guards, now free of the Queen’s spell as well, hurried into the room, far too late to do anything.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley