protected
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Synonyms:
shielded, safeguarded, preserved, defended Collocations, guarded, secured, sheltered, covered, safe Collocations
Antonyms:
exposed Collocations, endangered Collocations, unstable, insecure Collocations, unsheltered, unprotected, weak Collocations, threatened, under threat, susceptible Collocations, vulnerable Collocations, open Collocations, bare Collocations, neglected Collocations, uncovered, attacked, in the line of fire, at risk, in danger, laid bare
protect
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Sense: Verb: keep safe
Synonyms:
guard Collocations, defend Collocations, keep sth safe, keep sth intact, watch over, keep an eye on, conserve, shield Collocations, harbor Collocations, harbour , stand up for, safeguard, screen Collocations, cover Collocations, secure Collocations