safeguard
Noun
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A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. (synset 100824631)
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"hyponym:
- backstop - a precaution in case of an emergency
- security, security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
synonym: guard, precaution -
A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war (synset 106704012)
synonym: safe-conduct
Verb
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Make safe (synset 201140528)
hypernym: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
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Escort safely (synset 202030173)
hypernym: escort - accompany as an escort
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