Protect
//pɹəˈtɛkt//
Word Type
Verb
The word "protect" can be used as a verb.
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Derived Terms
calprotectin cardioprotect chemoprotect chondroprotect cryoprotect deprotect immunoprotect neuroprotect neuroprotectin overprotect photoprotect protecc protectability protectable protectant protectee protectible protectin protection protective radioprotect reprotect seroprotect shoot and protect underprotect unprotect
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action after and serve army army service care care for children cops cops do cover defend defense do from harm guard guarding harm job keep keep safe keeping keeping safe look look after looking looking after over parents parents children police police job prevent prevent harm protection provide safe safe keeping safeguard safely safety save save from save safely secure security serve serve and service shelter shield shield from shielding shielding action take take care watch watch over
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