What is "protect" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "protect": shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

Verb

Meaning of "protect": use tariffs to favor domestic industry

Verb

Synonyms:

preserve, safeguard, shield, shelter, defend, cover, insulate, conserve, assure, secure, cushion, save, support, keep, fend, champion, bulwark, harbor, screen, watch, stonewall, chaperon, foster, shade, hedge, go to bat for, sentinel, care for, look after, cover all bases, cover up, give refuge, give sanctuary, keep safe, ride shotgun for, shotgun, stand guard, take under wing, watch over,

Antonyms:

destroy, endanger, harm, injure, uncover, ignore, squander, release, hurt, lay bare, abandon, neglect, waste, give up, let go, open, attack,