WATCHMEN Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word watchmen. (close relations)
watchman
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| patrol | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detachment used for security or reconnaissance • the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes • a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||
| police | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the force of policemen and officers verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||
| security | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being free from danger or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • freedom from anxiety or fear • a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers • a guarantee that an obligation will be met • an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in • measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | ||||||
| defenders | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||
| guardians | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||
| guards | nounn | |||||
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 | ||||||
| officers | nounn | |||||
noun • any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command • someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust • a member of a police force • a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel verb • direct or command as an officer | ||||||
| protectors | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||
| sentinels | nounn | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| sentries | nounn | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| wardens | nounn | |||||
noun • the chief official in charge of a prison | ||||||
| watcher | nounn | |||||
noun • a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) • a guard who keeps watch • a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body | ||||||
| security guard | nounn | |||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||
