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security vs safeguard

safeguard vs security

security and safeguard both are nouns.

security is not a verb while safeguard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
security Yes No No No
safeguard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, safeguard is a hypernym of security; that is, safeguard is a word with a broader meaning than security:
  • security: measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
  • safeguard: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Other hypernyms of security include guard, precaution.
security (noun) safeguard (noun)
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
freedom from anxiety or fear
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
defense against financial failure; financial independence
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
the state of being free from danger or injury
security (verb) safeguard (verb)
make safe
escort safely
Difference between security and safeguard

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