Safeguard — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsāf-ˌgärd/ safe·guard

Meaning & Definition of Safeguard

Safeguard (noun)

  1. pass, safe-conduct
  2. convoy, escort
  3. a precautionary measure, stipulation, or device

Safeguard (verb)

  1. to provide a safeguard for
  2. to make safe, protect

Safeguard (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. means or method of defending

    "with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers"

    similar: aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, screen, security, shield, wall, ward
    related: arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry, fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold
    near: aggression, assault, attack, offense, offensive

  2. a measure taken to preclude loss or injury

    "safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty"

    similar: caution, fail-safe, palladium, precaution, preventive
    related: armor, cover, guard, protection, screen, shield, wall, ward

Safeguard (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to drive danger or attack away from

    "sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves"

    similar: bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, 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 Safeguard

The most common words with a similar meaning to Safeguard:

aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, screen, security, shield, wall, ward, caution, fail-safe, palladium, precaution, preventive, bulwark, defend, fence, fend, forfend, keep, protect, secure, stand up for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Safeguard

Words with the opposite meaning of Safeguard:

assail, assault, attack

Related Words for Safeguard

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry, fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold, avert, prevent, oppose, resist, withstand, battle, contend, fight, war, conserve, preserve, save, buffer, picket

Near Antonyms of Safeguard

aggression, offense, offensive, bombard, storm, beset, besiege, overrun, capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Word Forms of Safeguard

Inflections: safeguarded, safeguarding, safeguards

Origin & Etymology of Safeguard

Middle English saufgarde, from Anglo-French, from sauf safe + garde guard

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Safeguard

What does "Safeguard" mean?

"Safeguard" means pass, safe-conduct. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: pass, safe-conduct. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Safeguard"?

Other words for "Safeguard" include aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard and protection. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Safeguard" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Safeguard"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Safeguard". Common alternatives include aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, screen and security.

What is the opposite of "Safeguard"?

Antonyms of "Safeguard" include assail, assault and attack. Near antonyms include aggression, offense, offensive and bombard.

How do you use "Safeguard" in a sentence?

Examples of "Safeguard" in a sentence: "with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers"; "safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty"; "sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves".

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

"Safeguard" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Safeguard"?

"Safeguard" is pronounced /ˈsāf-ˌgärd/ and divided into syllables as safe·guard.

What is the origin of the word "Safeguard"?

"Safeguard" comes from Middle English saufgarde, from Anglo-French, from sauf safe + garde guard. First known use: 15th century.