Antonyms for protect

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pruh-tekt

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈtɛkt

Definition of protect

Origin : mid-15c., from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere "to protect, cover in front" (see protection). International economics sense from 1789. Related: Protected; protecting.

verb take care of; guard from harm

Example sentences :

On his death-bed he charged his nephew to protect and cherish me as a sister.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

They were putting on outer clothes from the store-room to protect them from the dirt and damp.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Could he be asked to shield and protect her, or what would become of her?
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

We must protect her from the consequences of her own foolishness.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

I prayed for forgiveness, and asked God to direct and protect me.
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

We protect iron-workers, and decline to protect our own daughters.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

Protect our authors by prohibiting the sale of works written by foreigners.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

And he added, swelling visibly with importance: "We got to protect the city."
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

However, now, Demarest and I are here to protect your interests, so that you can talk freely.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Dick, if you know who killed this man, you must speak to protect yourself.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for protect

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