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protect vs ward

ward vs protect

protect is not a noun while ward is a noun.

protect and ward both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protect No No Yes No
ward Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ward is a hyponym of protect; that is, ward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protect:
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  • ward: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Other hyponyms of protect include cover for, immunise, immunize, overprotect, look out, cover, guard, defend, guard, hold, screen, shield, charm, fence, fence in, palisade, surround, wall, safeguard, cover, cover, mothproof, body guard, insure, cover, keep, preserve.
protect (noun) ward (noun)
block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
protect (verb) ward (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
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