PROTECT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
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WebSynonyms for PROTECT: defend, safeguard, shield, guard, keep, secure, fend, prevent; Antonyms of PROTECT: attack, assault, assail, beset, overrun, submit, yield, cave.
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