- protection
- n1. preservation, preserval, conservation, care, safekeeping, maintenance, upkeep; safety, security, immunity.2. defense, guard, safeguard, palladium, shield; bulwark, barrier, wall, buffer; cover, screen, cloak; covert, coverture, hiding place, hideaway; asylum, sanctuary, safehold, safety zone; shelter, refuge, haven, harbor, port in a storm, Scot, and North Eng. bield; convoy, escort, bodyguard; charm, good luck or lucky charm, talisman, amulet; precaution, preventive measure, measure, step, Fig. insurance; steps, measures, steps and measures.3. patronage, aegis, sponsorship, tutelage, auspices, offices, good offices; ministry, ministration, care, custody, charge, ward, keeping, protectorship, guardianship; support, advocacy, backing, blessing, well-wishes; aid, assistance, help, championship.4.Informal.a. protection money, extortion, blackmail, Inf. shakedown.b. bribe, sop, Inf. payoff, Sl. payola, Sl. hush money, Sl. boodle.5. pass, passport, visa, permit, safe-conduct
A Note on the Style of the synonym finder. 2014.