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Synonyms of safeguard in English:

safeguard


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noun

1‘early warning provides a safeguard against operational crises’

SYNONYMS
protection, defence, guard, shelter, screen, buffer, preventive, precaution, prophylactic, provision, security, safety measure, surety, cover, insurance, indemnity

verb

1‘the contract will safeguard about 1000 jobs’

SYNONYMS
protect, afford protection to, shield, screen, defend, guard, keep safe, shelter
preserve, conserve, look after, save, secure
ANTONYMS

jeopardize