noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of protect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

coveringcustodialdefensiveguardianguardingparental

Example

More examples

"He made an admirable speech about protecting the environment."

Related phrases

protecting groupprotecting power

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