On guard

Synonyms for "on guard" (61 found)

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alertall earsall eyesargus-eyedat bayaux aboisaux aguetsawake canny careful cautious circumspect custodial

Strong matches (18)

defensively deliberate discreet eagle-eyed gingerly guardedhawk eyedhawk-eyed heedful hesitantin defensein self-defensejudicious keen-eyedleaving out nothinglidless mindful noncommittal

Related words (30)

observanton the defensiveon the lookouton the watchopen eyedopen-eyedoverlooking no possibilitypawky politic prudent regardful safesharp eyedsharp-eyed sleeplessslow to acttentative thorough unadventurous uncommunicative

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undaring unenterprising unprecipitate vigilant wary watchfulwith open eyes

Adjective(3 words)

on one's guardon your guardupon one's guard

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We fall on guard, and after all it is a friend who comes to meet us.

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