Word Information

Protection

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Definitions for Protection

noun
the activity of protecting someone or something
Examples
  1. the witnesses demanded police protection
noun
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Synonyms
protective covering protective cover
Examples
  1. they had no protection from the fallout
  2. wax provided protection for the floors
noun
defense against financial failure
Synonyms
security
Examples
  1. financial independence
  2. his pension gave him security in his old age
  3. insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
noun
the condition of being protected
Synonyms
shelter
Examples
  1. they were huddled together for protection
  2. he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
noun
kindly endorsement and guidance
Synonyms
auspices aegis
Examples
  1. the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
noun
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
Synonyms
trade protection
Examples
  1. he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
noun
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Synonyms
tribute
Examples
  1. every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection

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