Safeguard

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

To protect from harm or damage; a measure taken to ensure safety.

Example Sentences

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

Laws exist to safeguard the rights of children.

Synonyms

protection, shield, defense, security, protect, defend, preserve

Entry 1

protection, shield, defense, security

Entry 2

protect, defend, preserve, shield

Antonyms

threat, danger, vulnerability, risk, endanger, harm, attack

Entry 1

threat, danger, vulnerability, risk

Entry 2

endanger, harm, attack

Collocations

security safeguards, legal safeguards, environmental safeguards, safeguard rights, safeguard interests, safeguard against, safeguard measures

Entry 1

security safeguards, legal safeguards, environmental safeguards

Entry 2

safeguard rights, safeguard interests, safeguard against, safeguard measures