PROTECTION

n. 1 defence, screen, shield, barrier, guard, safeguard, immunity, bulwark, buffer, shelter, refuge, haven, sanctuary, security, safe keeping, safety, preservation They have not yet developed any protection from the common cold How can we offer these fledglings protection against predators? 2 care, guardianship, aegis, custody, charge, safe keeping, patronage, sponsorship, keeping Even under the protection of the government, elephants continue to be slaughtered 3 extortion, blackmail, protection money If we refuse to pay protection, they say that they will bomb the restaurant