Synonyms and antonyms of The practice or process of protecting in American Thesaurus

protection (noun)

the process of keeping someone or something safe, or the condition of being kept safe

defense (noun)

actions that you take to protect someone or something that is being attacked

safekeeping (noun)

protection from harm, damage, or loss

sanctuary (noun)

official protection given to someone by a place that is safe for them

security (noun)

connected with safety and protection

self-preservation (noun)

the wish to stay alive and to protect yourself from things that might hurt you

safe passage (noun)

official protection for someone who is traveling through a dangerous area

custody (noun)

the protection or care of someone or something

conservation (noun)

British the preservation of buildings or objects of historical importance

self-defense (noun)

fighting skills that you can use to defend yourself from a physical attack

safe space (noun)

a place where everyone can feel comfortable about expressing their identity without fear of discrimination or attack

private defense (noun)

the use of otherwise illegal actions in order to defend oneself or other people, to protect property, or to prevent another crime

wardship (noun)

the situation of having legal responsibility for someone else's child

care (noun)

the activity, skill, or profession of looking after someone who needs help or protection

lockdown (noun)

American a situation in which people stay in a locked indoor space during an emergency in order to remain safe

protective custody (noun)

a situation in which the police keep someone in a place where they will not be harmed by other people

safe conduct (noun)

safe passage

salvage (noun)

the action of saving property or possessions from being destroyed in a fire, flood, etc.

salvation (noun)

the act of saving someone or something from a bad situation

self-defense (noun)

actions that you take or force that you use in order to protect yourself