WARDS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of ward

as in defenses

means or method of defending frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs

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as in custodies

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ward

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nation's people

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His off-ball movement and sharp shooting from deep will stretch defenses and create room for Giannis and Dame to operate.

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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