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Another word for protect

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protect

v.

shield, guard, preserve; see defend 1, 2.

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Another word for protect

verb

To keep safe from danger, attack, or harm:

defend, guard, preserve, safeguard, secure, shield, ward. (Archaic) fend. See attack

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They are elected or appointed to protect the rights of the citizens, yet they become the agents of their death.
"I can't protect you," she said.
I'll protect you as I always have.
He wanted to protect her and preserve her innocence.
A woman has a right to protect herself – any way she can.

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