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on guard

adjective as in defensive

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alert
averting
cautious
checking
defending
expectant
guarding
preservative
preventive
protecting
safeguarding
vigilant
warding off
watchful
withstanding

adverb as in feeling wary

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alert
careful
cautious
defensive
guarded
heedful
mindful
observant
on one's guard
on one's toes
on the lookout
on the watch
vigilant
wary
watchful

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The first sight of me brings that wary, on-guard gleam way back in their blue or brown windows of the soul.

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On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to on guard, such as: alert, averting, cautious, checking, defending, and expectant.

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