protection
noun
pro·tec·tion prə-ˈtek-shən 
1
: the act of protecting : the state of being protected
2
a
: one that protects
b
: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
c
: a contraceptive device (such as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (such as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
4
a
: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b
: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
5
: coverage sense 1a
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing
Synonyms
- aegis
- egis
- ammunition
- armor
- buckler
- cover
- defense
- guard
- safeguard
- screen
- security
- shield
- wall
- ward
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
He fights for the protection of the environment. Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads. The witness was placed under police protection.
Recent Examples on the Web He was impressed by Jones’ work in the passing game and his pride in pass protection. 
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Klassen said Roman needed better answers in pass protection. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 How will the offensive line, with multiple position changes and new starters, fare in pass protection? Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The hope is with Karras anchoring the offensive line, Cincinnati will be much improved in pass protection, running the ball and in the overall offense. The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2022 And that will require a stronger effort in pass protection than the one UK managed against Miami. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 Scientists say the new shots are not likely to give a huge benefit over the original vaccine, but government officials say any boost in protection is worthwhile. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Additional fire crews that specialize in structure protection arrived Sunday, according to the latest federal update. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 On the final drive, Poe, in pass protection, was beaten by Booker and got away with a blatant holding penalty. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2022 See More
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Klassen said Roman needed better answers in pass protection. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 How will the offensive line, with multiple position changes and new starters, fare in pass protection? Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The hope is with Karras anchoring the offensive line, Cincinnati will be much improved in pass protection, running the ball and in the overall offense. The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2022 And that will require a stronger effort in pass protection than the one UK managed against Miami. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 Scientists say the new shots are not likely to give a huge benefit over the original vaccine, but government officials say any boost in protection is worthwhile. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Additional fire crews that specialize in structure protection arrived Sunday, according to the latest federal update. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 On the final drive, Poe, in pass protection, was beaten by Booker and got away with a blatant holding penalty. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing protection
Kids Definition
protection
noun
pro·tec·tion prə-ˈtek-shən
1
: the act of shielding from harm : the state of being shielded from harm
2
: a person or thing that shields from harm
Legal Definition
protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
1
: the act of protecting : the state of being protected
entitled to constitutional protection
2
a
: one that protects
b
: supervision or support of one having less power
protection of endangered species
3
: the freeing of the producers of goods of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
4
a
: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b
: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
5
: coverage for loss provided by insurance
protection
noun
1
as in safeguard
means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- safeguard
- defense
- shield
- ammunition
- security
- wall
- weapon
- armor
- guard
- screen
- aegis
- ward
- cover
- buckler
- armament
- weaponry
- egis
- munitions
- arm
- fortress
- stronghold
- fort
- palisade
- fastness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- attack
- assault
- offense
- aggression
- offence
- offensive
2
as in protector
someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans Synonyms & Similar Words
- protector
- guardian
- defender
- custodian
- bodyguard
- guard
- guardian angel
- keeper
- champion
- sentinel
- preserver
- sentry
- warden
- saver
- watchdog
- watch
- warder
- watchman
- lookout
- harborer
- conserver
3
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger the open boat offered no protection from the weather Synonyms & Similar Words
- safety
- security
- defense
- refuge
- shelter
- safeness
- shield
- safeguard
- guardianship
- aegis
- guard
- ward
- asylum
- cover
- screen
- retreat
- invulnerability
- inviolability
- impregnability
- harbor
- invincibility
- haven
- egis
- invincibleness
- impregnableness
- invulnerableness
- inviolableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- danger
- threat
- risk
- peril
- hazard
- jeopardy
- trouble
- distress
- instability
- endangerment
- exposure
- imperilment
- liability
- vulnerability
- susceptibility
- precariousness
- openness
- vulnerableness
- violability
- susceptibleness
- harm's way