ANTIPREDATOR Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word antipredator. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| defensive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack noun • an attitude of defensiveness adjective satellite • attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing | ||||||
| deterrent | nounn | |||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter | ||||||
| guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||
| protective | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful | ||||||
| repellant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water • a chemical substance that repels animals • the power to repel adjective satellite • serving or tending to repel • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | ||||||
| safeguard | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war verb • make safe • escort safely | ||||||
| shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||
