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protect vs cover for

cover for vs protect

protect and cover for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protect No No Yes No
cover for No No Yes No
As verbs, cover for is a hyponym of protect; that is, cover for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protect:
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  • cover for: provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt
Other hyponyms of protect include immunise, immunize, overprotect, look out, cover, guard, ward, defend, guard, hold, screen, shield, charm, fence, fence in, palisade, surround, wall, safeguard, cover, cover, mothproof, body guard, insure, cover, keep, preserve.
protect (verb) cover for (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
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