WARD Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ward. (close relations)
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| cellblock | nounn | |||||
noun • a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| aaron montgomery ward | nounn | |||||
noun • United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) | ||||||
| barbara ward | ||||||
noun • English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) | ||||||
| baroness jackson of lodsworth | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) | ||||||
| hospital ward | nounn | |||||
noun • block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care | ||||||
| mary augusta arnold ward | nounn | |||||
noun • English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) | ||||||
| mary augusta ward | nounn | |||||
noun • English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) | ||||||
| montgomery ward | nounn | |||||
noun • United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) | ||||||
| mrs. humphrey ward | nounn | |||||
noun • English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) | ||||||
| ward off | verbv | |||||
verb • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off • avert, turn away, or repel | ||||||
