Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Protection.
How to pronounce protection:
US
Protection - as a noun
The activity of protecting someone or something
Example: "The witnesses demanded police protection"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
air covershielding14preservation17saving10
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A covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Example: "They had no protection from the fallout"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protective coverprotective coveringHypernyms (Closely Related)
covering14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
armor7armour8bell glassbell jar
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Defense against financial failure; financial independence
Example: "His pension gave him security in his old age"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
security13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assets6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The condition of being protected
Example: "They were huddled together for protection"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shelter10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
security13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kindly endorsement and guidance
Example: "The tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aegis6auspices12The imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
Example: "He made trade protection a plank in the party platform"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trade protectionPayment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Example: "Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tribute9Example Sentences
"He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike."
"The castle was surrounded by a wall for extra protection."
"The security guard provided protection for the VIP."
"She applied sunscreen for protection against the sun's harmful rays."
"The company invested in cybersecurity measures for data protection."
Word Game Points
Is PROTECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PROTECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROTECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PROTECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protection is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROTECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
