Protection synonyms

Bastion, aegis, armour, and barrier are all synonyms for protection. Exposure and vulnerability are antonyms of protection. And here are 43 another word for protection.

Another word for protection

1. shielding

  • Aegis
  • Auspices
  • Care
  • Championship
  • Charge
  • Conservation
  • Defence
  • Guardianship
  • Guidance
  • Immunity
  • Indemnity
  • Insurance
  • Keeping
  • Lee
  • Patronage
  • Preservation
  • Protectorship
  • Refuge
  • Safe keeping
  • Safeguarding
  • Safety
  • Sanctuary
  • Security
  • Shelter
  • Shielding
  • Support
  • Umbrella
  • Providence

3. barrier

  • Armour
  • Barrier
  • Bastion
  • Buffer
  • Bulwark
  • Cushion
  • Hedge
  • Preventative
  • Preventive
  • Refuge
  • Safeguard
  • Screen
  • Shield
  • Wall

Protection synonyms statistics

The noun "protection" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 8 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 6 synonyms with 9 letters, 1 synonym with 10 letters, 1 synonym with 11 letters, 6 synonyms with 12 letters, and 1 synonym with 13 letters, for a total of 40 synonyms for protection.

Protection sentences

She sought protection from the storm.

The shield offers excellent protection against danger.

He wore a helmet for protection.

Laws provide protection for vulnerable individuals.


Similar to protection

Word Opposites Synonyms
Distinction Similarity, uniformity Difference, contrast
Instruction Confusion, misguidance Order, command
Champion Opponent, critic Winner, title-holder
Property Loss, dispossession Possessions, belongings
Composition Disorganization, disarray Make-up, constitution
Degradation Improvement, upliftment Humiliation, shame
Hectic Leisurely, quiet Frantic, frenetic
Distraction Focus, concentration Diversion, interruption
Sector Whole, unity District, quarter
Destination Origin, starting point Journey's end, end of the line
Passion Apathy, calm, calmness Affection, anger
Division Unity, integration Dividing, dividing up
Inclusion Exclusion, omission Incorporation, addition
Pretentious Natural, unaffected Affected, ostentatious
Institution Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending Organization, establishment
Manipulation Honesty, transparency Maneuvering, handling
Dimension Flatness, monodimensionality Proportions, measurements
Imagination Reality, fact Imaginative faculty, creative power
Opposition Support, agreement Resistance, hostility
Affection Indifference, hostility Fondness, love
In practice In theory, in conceptually In reality, in action
Practise Neglect, ignore Rehearse, run through
Practice Neglect, theory Application, exercise
Disrespect Respect, esteem Contempt, lack of respect
Manifestation Concealment, hiddenness Display, expression
Conviction Uncertainty, doubt Belief, opinion
Select Inferior, mediocre Choose, pick
Expansion Summary, abridgement Growth, increase in size
Prove Disprove, refute Demonstrate, show
Correlation Disconnection, divergence Connection, association
Pioneer Follower, imitator Settler, colonist
Respectful Disrespectful, rude Deferential, reverent
Spectacular Dull, unimpressive Striking, picturesque
In fashion Out of style, outdated Fashionable, in vogue
Fashion Disorganization, neglect Vogue, trend
Devote Neglect, disregard Allocate, assign
Devoted Disloyal, unfaithful, indifferent Loyal, faithful
Illusion Reality, truth Mirage, hallucination
Collective Individual, separate Shared, joint
Impression Neglect, disregard Feeling, sense
Object Approve accept acquiesce Thing, article
Operation Inactivity, idleness Functioning, working
Promote Obstruct, impede Encourage, further
Section Whole, entirety Segment, part
On approval Without consent, rejected Conditional, subject to confirmation
Progressive Regressive, conservative Continuing, continuous
Approval Refusal, disapproval Acceptance, agreement
Distinctive Common , ordinary Distinguishing, characteristic
Disruption Stability, continuity Disturbance, disordering
Disposition Indifference, apathy Temperament, nature
Variation Constant, uniformity, standardization Difference, dissimilarity
Construction Destruction, demolition Building, erection
Junction Separation, division Join, joint
Reaction Inaction, indifference Response, answer
Celebration Mourning, lamentation Jollification, merrymaking