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Thesaurus: safeguard

One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.

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  1. n. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
  2. n. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
  3. n. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
  4. v. t. To guard; to protect.
  5. n. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
  6. n. a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
  7. v. make safe
  8. v. escort safely
  9. 1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille. 2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property. 3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak. To guard; to protect. Shak.
  10. To guard; to protect. Shak.
  11. n:44/v:56 v. make safe v. escort safely