Protect

Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛkt/

Protect (verb)

  1. To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
  2. To take action to prevent damage or injury to someone or something.

Examples

  • They want to protect their children from harm.
  • We must protect ourselves against potential threats.

Common collocations: protect wildlife, protect personal information, protect against disease, protect against risks

Synonyms of Protect

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Protect

  • — to put someone or something at risk.
  • — to make something vulnerable to harm.