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protect vs safeguard

safeguard vs protect

protect is not a noun while safeguard is a noun.

protect and safeguard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protect No No Yes No
safeguard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, safeguard is a hyponym of protect; that is, safeguard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protect:
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  • safeguard: make safe
Other hyponyms of protect include cover for, immunise, immunize, overprotect, look out, cover, guard, ward, defend, guard, hold, screen, shield, charm, fence, fence in, palisade, surround, wall, cover, cover, mothproof, body guard, insure, cover, keep, preserve.
protect (noun) safeguard (noun)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
protect (verb) safeguard (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage make safe
use tariffs to favor domestic industry escort safely
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