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protecting

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
defensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opposing
STRONG
averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting
WEAK
arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding
Antonyms
WEAK
undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful
ADJECTIVE
motherly
Synonyms
WEAK
affectionate careful caretaking comforting devoted fond gentle kind loving maternal nurturing protective sheltering supporting sympathetic tender warm watchful
ADJECTIVE
on guard
Synonyms
WEAK
alert averting cautious checking defending expectant guarding preservative preventive safeguarding vigilant warding off watchful withstanding
ADJECTIVE
protective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
careful defensive jealous possessive vigilant warm watchful
WEAK
conservational conservative covering custodial emergency guardian insulating preservative safeguarding sheltering shielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless inattentive negligent
WEAK
attacking harmful hurtful injurious threatening
NOUN
conservancy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preservation protection
STRONG
management
WEAK
conserving preserving safeguarding
NOUN
conservation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
care conservancy control maintenance management protection supervision
STRONG
attention custody economy governing guardianship keeping safekeeping salvation saving stewardship storage supervising sustentation upkeep
WEAK
cherishing conserving directing guarding managing preserval preserving safeguarding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
STRONG
negligence
WEAK
destruction spending squandering waste
NOUN
imperviousness
Synonyms
STRONG
battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction hindrance holding immunity impedance impediment intransigence obstruction protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand struggle support unsusceptibility watch
WEAK
halting impeding insusceptibility parrying striking back warding off withstanding
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance harm help hurt injury liberation peace promotion truce
NOUN
insulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covering cushioning lining padding
STRONG
caulking furring packing taping
WEAK
cording defending isolating neutralizing surrounding
NOUN
insusceptibility
Synonyms
WEAK
battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding immunity impedance impediment impeding imperviousness intransigence obstruction parrying protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support unsusceptibility warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
patrol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
garrison vigilance
STRONG
convoying defending escorting lookout policing protection rounds safeguarding scouting sentinel spy watch watching
WEAK
patroler watchperson
NOUN
protection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conservation insurance preservation safeguard safety security shelter stability
STRONG
aegis armament armor assurance barrier buffer bulwark camouflage certainty charge cover custody defense fix guard invulnerability reassurance refuge safekeeping salvation screen self-defense shield strength surety tutelage umbrella ward
WEAK
guarding wardship
Antonyms
STRONGEST
danger destruction insecurity
STRONG
doubt uncertainty
WEAK
attack harm hurt injury threat
NOUN
renitence
Synonyms
WEAK
battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impedance impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protection rebuff refusal renitency retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
renitency
Synonyms
WEAK
battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impedance impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protection rebuff refusal renitence retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
resistance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle defiance fight intransigence protection refusal struggle support
STRONG
blocking check combat contention counteraction cover detention friction hindrance holding impedance impediment obstruction rebuff retardation safeguard screen shield stand watch
WEAK
halting impeding parrying striking back warding off withstanding
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance help liberation peace promotion
WEAK
compliance conforming cooperation submission
NOUN
safekeeping
Synonyms
STRONG
aegis assurance care certainty cover custody guardianship insurance preservation reassurance refuge safeguard security shelter supervision trust
WEAK
guarding
Antonyms
STRONG
distrust doubt uncertainty

Example Sentences

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The government also guaranteed it would pay a minimum price for some of MP’s output, further protecting the company against losses from potential Chinese dumping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

So, that’s just really my goal — running the floor always and closing out possessions with rebounds and protecting the rim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Last month, Kuwait's emir issued a decree aimed at "securing and protecting the supreme interests of military entities".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In mid-December 2020, federal officials responsible for protecting American elections from fraud converged in a windowless, dim, fortified room at the Justice Department’s downtown Washington, D.C., headquarters.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The men who were already stationed on the airfield ran to push the newcomers into the defensive trenches, protecting them with their own bodies.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein