Protected — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /prə-ˈtekt/ pro·tect

Meaning & Definition of Protected

Protected (verb)

  1. to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction, guard
  2. defend
  3. to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees

Protected (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in secure, secured

    similar: defended, guarded, safeguarded, secure, secured, shielded, defendable, defensible, tenable, bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, invincible, inviolable, invulnerable, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable, untouchable
    opposite: indefensible, untenable, vincible, vulnerable, assailable, exposed, imperiled, insecure, liable, open, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unsecured, defenseless, helpless, powerless, weak

Protected (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to drive danger or attack away from

    "the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs"

    similar: bulwarked, covered, defended, fenced, fended, forfended, guarded, kept, safeguarded, screened, secured, shielded, warded, stood up for
    related: averted, prevented, opposed, resisted, withstood, battled, contended, fought, warred, conserved, preserved, saved, buffered, palisaded, picketed, walled
    opposite: assailed, assaulted, attacked
    near: bombarded, stormed, beset, besieged, overran, capitulated, caved, submitted, yielded

Related Entry: Protect (verb)

Protect is a different word from Protected. The synonyms below are for protect, not for protected.

  1. to drive danger or attack away from

    "the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs"

    similar: bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward, stand up for
    related: avert, prevent, oppose, resist, withstand, battle, contend, fight, war, conserve, preserve, save, buffer, palisade, picket, wall
    opposite: assail, assault, attack
    near: bombard, storm, beset, besiege, overrun, capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Protected

The most common words with a similar meaning to Protected:

defended, guarded, safeguarded, secure, secured, shielded, defendable, defensible, tenable, bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, invincible, inviolable, invulnerable, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable, untouchable, bulwarked, covered, fenced, fended, forfended, kept, screened, warded, stood up for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Protected

Words with the opposite meaning of Protected:

indefensible, untenable, vincible, vulnerable, assailable, exposed, imperiled, insecure, liable, open, susceptible, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unsecured, defenseless, helpless, powerless, weak, assailed, assaulted, attacked

Related Words for Protected

averted, prevented, opposed, resisted, withstood, battled, contended, fought, warred, conserved, preserved, saved, buffered, palisaded, picketed, walled

Near Antonyms of Protected

bombarded, stormed, beset, besieged, overran, capitulated, caved, submitted, yielded

Word Forms of Protected

Inflections: protecting, protects

Derived words: protectable (adjective), protective (adjective), protectively (adverb), protectiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Protected

Middle English, from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere, from pro- in front + tegere to cover pro-, thatch

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Protected

What does "Protected" mean?

"Protected" means to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction, guard. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction, guard. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Protected"?

Other words for "Protected" include defended, guarded, safeguarded, secure, secured, shielded, defendable and defensible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Protected" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Protected"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Protected". Common alternatives include defended, guarded, safeguarded, secure, secured, shielded, defendable, defensible, tenable and bulletproof.

What is the opposite of "Protected"?

Antonyms of "Protected" include indefensible, untenable, vincible, vulnerable, assailable, exposed, imperiled and insecure. Near antonyms include bombarded, stormed, beset and besieged.

How do you use "Protected" in a sentence?

Examples of "Protected" in a sentence: "the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs".

Is "Protected" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Protected" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Protected"?

"Protected" is pronounced /prə-ˈtekt/ and divided into syllables as pro·tect.

What is the origin of the word "Protected"?

"Protected" comes from Middle English, from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere, from pro- in front + tegere to cover pro-, thatch. First known use: 15th centuryt.