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MISKEEP Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word miskeep. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For MISKEEP

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
cherish

verb

v

verb

• be fond of; be attached to

guard

verb, noun

v, 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

maintain

verb

v

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• supply with necessities and support

• state categorically

• have and exercise

• maintain for use and service

• maintain by writing regular records

• state or assert

• support against an opponent

• stick to correctly or closely

preserve

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

protect

verb

v

verb

• shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

• use tariffs to favor domestic industry

retain

verb

v

verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

safeguard

verb, noun

v, 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

uphold

verb

v

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

• support against an opponent

care for

verb

v

verb

• have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)

• be fond of; be attached to

• provide treatment for

look after

verb

v

verb

• keep under careful scrutiny

Alternatives for CHERISH

Words (15)
Phrases (2)

Alternatives for GUARD

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Phrases (4)

Alternatives for MAINTAIN

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for PRESERVE

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for RETAIN

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Alternatives for SAFEGUARD

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Alternatives for UPHOLD

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Phrases (1)