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defend v.
protect v.
save v.

VERB

defend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contend fight fight for guard hold maintain oppose preserve prevent resist safeguard secure shield uphold

STRONG

avert battle bulwark cherish conserve cover entrench espouse fortify foster garrison hedge house insure mine nourish save screen shelter sustain war watch withstand

WEAK

beat off care for fend off guard against hold at bay look after panoply provide sanctuary repel danger stave off take in ward off watch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert endanger give up harm hurt ignore injure let go lose neglect support surrender

STRONG

forsake make peace

WEAK

attack leave quit relinquish renounce resign

VERB

protect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure care for conserve cover cushion defend insulate keep look after preserve safeguard save secure shelter shield support

STRONG

bulwark champion chaperon fend foster harbor hedge screen shade stonewall watch

WEAK

cover all bases cover up give refuge give sanctuary go to bat for ride shotgun for sentinel shotgun stand guard take under wing watch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy endanger give up harm hurt ignore injure lay bare let go neglect release squander uncover waste

STRONG

open

WEAK

attack

VERB

save

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conserve maintain preserve shield sustain take care of

STRONG

defend safeguard screen

WEAK

keep up look after

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy neglect

STRONG

lay open

WEAK

endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable squander throw away waste

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keep safe

With more ice rain forecast, the German Weather Service meanwhile has advised pedestrians to keep safe by wearing non-slip shoes and adopting a "penguin walk" with small steps.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

Despite wanting to preserve this valuable evidence, Mr Edwards could not face having the piece of lampshade in his home, so gave it to his son to keep safe.

From BBC ● May 5, 2025

To keep safe from shakes while sleeping, remove any furniture or objects that could fall and injure you or others.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2024

There are many simple steps you should follow when preparing raw poultry to keep safe from foodborne illnesses.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2023

"Yeah, close enough. It was really Tess I wanted to keep safe with my dust bomb, you know."

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

keep safe

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