Security

/sɪˈkjʊə.ɹə.ti/

Synonyms for "security" (263 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (53)

Strong matches (79)

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fervent hopefirmnessfleshpotsgagegood cheergood hopegracious lifegracious livinggreat expectationsguaranteeguarantyguardguardinghappinessharmlessnesshigh hopeshomeostasishopehopeful prognosishopefulnesshopeshopinghoping against hopehostagehubrishush-upimmunityimperturbabilityindemnityinsuranceinvariabilityinvincibilityinvulnerabilityiron curtainironbound securitylap of luxurylife of easeloaves and fishesluxury
Verb(1 words)

Related words (131)

Noun(34 words)
most forceful defensenoteold english hælþpassword protectedpawnspledgingpolicing guidelinesportfolio pieceprecautionsprivatenessprotectedprotectingpublic safetypublic-safety relatedreliablesafesafeguardsafeguardssafekeepingsafeties
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safetysafety relatedsecuringsecurity departmentsecurity measuresecurity measuressecurity systemsoundspanish secretostablestocksuretiessuretytitre
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Adjective(2 words)
societal stabilityspanish tranquilidad

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: protection, aegis, affluence, anchor, aplomb.
  • Sentence evidence is available for security, 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 "security".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "security"

Keep "security" 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 "security" 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 "security", 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 "security" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

34 entries
asset classassetsbraveryconceptconditiondepartmentdigital securityelectrical devicefearlessnessfinancial instrumentguaranteeguardguardedinstrumentlegal documentlegal instrument

Showing 16 of 34 words.

More specific

18 entries
bondcertificate of depositcybersecuritydata securityencrypted datafirmguaranteedinformation securitylockedmutual fundnational securitypassword protectedpersonal securityphysical securitysealedstock

Showing 16 of 18 words.

Collocations

12 entries
cybersecuritydata securitynational securitypersonal securityphysical securitysecure classroomsecure datasecure environmentsecure foundationsecure locationsecure passwordsecurity system

Inflections

3 entries
more securemost securesecurities

Derivations

5 entries

Antonyms

1 entries

Sample sentences

20 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Please get me hotel security.

Source: tatoeba (33362)

Germany adopted a social security system in the 1880's.

Source: tatoeba (38966)

State your name and social security number, please.

Source: tatoeba (63924)

The EC countries are working out a new security pact.

Source: tatoeba (72228)

Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "security"?

Closest matches include protection, aegis, affluence, anchor, aplomb.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "security"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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