safeguard vs protect
protect vs safeguardsafeguard is a noun but protect is not a noun.
safeguard and protect both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| safeguard | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| protect | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
protect is a hypernym of
safeguard; that is, protect is a
word with a broader meaning than safeguard:
- safeguard: make safe
- protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
| safeguard (noun) | protect (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 |
| safeguard (verb) | protect (verb) |
|---|---|
| make safe | shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage |
| escort safely | use tariffs to favor domestic industry |
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