The safeguard of the state shall be the supreme law.
Source: tatoeba (731998)
Safeguard
/ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/
Synonyms for "safeguard" (234 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (47)
Noun(17 words)
precautionamparoarksarmorsbackground checkbackstoppingbackstopsbucklerbucklersbulwarkschildproofsconservescontrolcounteringcradlingculture heritage preservationcyber safety space
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (70)
dashboarddefencedefenddodgerensureescortface maskfencefendfenderfinger guardflankfoot guardforearmingforehandednessforesightforesightednessforethoughtforethoughtfulnessfull pratique
Show 33 more words
fusegentleman-at-armsgogglesgovernorguaranteeguardguard againstguardrailguardsguardsmanhand guardhandrailharborhard hatharmlessnesshavenhelmetimmunityinsulationinsuranceinsureinterlockinvulnerabilitykeepkeep from harmkeep safeknee guardknuckle guardlaminated glasslife preserverlifelinelightning conductorlightning rod
Noun(15 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
forcefully defended position
Related words (117)
look aftermake safemaskmeasuresmudguardnestlenose guardpadpaddingpalladiumpasspassportpatentpilotpolicepraetorian guardpratiqueprecautionprecautionsprecautiousness
Show 46 more words
preservationpreservepreventivepreventive measureprophylacticprotectprotectionprotective clothingprotective umbrellaprovidenceprovisionregisterride shotgun forrisklessnesssafe conductsafe-conductsafenesssafetysafety glasssafety plugsafety railsafety shoessafety switchsafety valvesavescreenseat beltsecuresecuritysheltershieldshin guardshroudstand bystepssteps and measuressun helmetsuretytendumbrellaunderwritevisawardwindscreenwindshieldyeoman
Noun(34 words)
maintainmeasuremedidamonitormore conservedmost forceful defensepraesidiumpreservepreserve accuracypreserve foodpreservingpreventpreventativesprotectprotectionprotectorsprovisionrampartrampartsregulate
Show 14 more words
safe-conductsafety featuresafety measuresafety mechanismsecuresecure a contractsecurershieldshieldingstewardtreasuresupholduphold societal orderwarranting
Verb(14 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: precaution, advocate, aegis, amparo, arks.
- Sentence evidence is available for safeguard, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "safeguard".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "safeguard"
Keep "safeguard" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "safeguard" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "safeguard", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "safeguard" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
15 entriesaccess controlasset protectioncompliance auditingdata integritydata protectiondata protection lawdata safeguardlegal safeguardoperational continuityprivacy regulationprivacy safeguardrisk assessmentsafety netsafety standardsystem reliability
Collocations
12 entriesdata safeguarddata safeguardinglegal safeguardprotective measureregulatory safeguardsafeguard assetssafeguard confidentialitysafeguard datasafeguard integritysafeguard policysafeguard privacysafety net
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Free flow of information is the only safeguard against tyranny.
Source: tatoeba (1463043)
We must fight to safeguard our civil rights.
Source: tatoeba (5924056)
Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.
Source: tatoeba (5965348)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "safeguard"?
Closest matches include precaution, advocate, aegis, amparo, arks.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "safeguard"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.