protection

/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/noun
Elementary
1

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

2

The state of being safe.

3

A means of keeping or remaining safe.

4

A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

5

Coverage.

6

Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.

7

A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.

8

Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.

9

An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).

10

Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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