I. adjective
1.
Synonyms: confident 1, assured, sanguine, self-assured, self-confident, undoubtful
2.
Synonyms: safe 2, riskless
Related Word: firm, stable, strong
Contrasted words: open, wide-open; assailable, weak; dangerous, precarious
Antonyms: insecure
3.
Synonyms: reliable 1, dependable, tried, tried and true, trustworthy, trusty
4.
Synonyms: fast 4, firm, fixed, set, tenacious, tight
Related Word: strong; iron
5.
Synonyms: stable 4, firm, solid, sound
6.
Synonyms: sure 1, fast, firm, stable, staunch, strong
Related Word: established, settled; balanced
Contrasted words: precarious; unbalanced; unstable, wobbly
Antonyms: insecure
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: defend 1, bulwark, cover, fend, guard, protect, safeguard, screen, shield
2.
Synonyms: ensure , assure, cinch, insure
Related Word: underwrite
3.
Synonyms: catch 1, bag, capture, collar, ||cotch, get, nail, prehend, take
4.
Synonyms: fasten 2, anchor, catch, fix, moor
Related Word: batten (down), clamp, clinch, pinion, rivet, tie down; cement
Contrasted words: unfasten, untie
5.
Synonyms: get 1, acquire, annex, chalk up, gain, have, land, obtain, pick up, procure
6.
Synonyms: effect 1, bring about, cause, draw on, make, produce