Word GUARD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
guard
🇺🇸 [ɡɑːrd]
Meanings
A person or thing that protects or defends something or someone. Guards are often assigned to ensure security or to oversee an area of importance.
Examples
- The guard stood at the entrance, checking identification.
- A security guard was posted near the building to protect the valuables.
- They hired a guard to watch over the museum exhibits at night.
Synonyms
protector
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sentinel
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watchman
Antonyms
intruder
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attacker
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threat