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cover for vs protect

protect vs cover for

cover for and protect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cover for No No Yes No
protect No No Yes No
As verbs, protect is a hypernym of cover for; that is, protect is a word with a broader meaning than cover for:
  • cover for: provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
cover for (verb) protect (verb)
provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
Difference between cover for and protect

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