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Definitions

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 duchy has its roots in medieval, feudal land ownership, but it has been having something of an image make-over, with an emphasis on social value, such as providing affordable housing and protecting the environment.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Zuma is accused of taking bribes from Thales in exchange for protecting the firm from an investigation into the deal, when he was deputy president.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“Following the latest available health science to determine risk is crucial to protecting health.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Antioxidants and substances that support healthy blood vessels could also play a role in protecting the aging brain.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

It appears that the Chinese government is thoroughly committed to protecting its black-and-white crown jewel.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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