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To safeguard against potential danger or injury

  • defend
  • guard
  • keep
  • safeguard
  • secure
  • shield
  • harbour
  • preserve
  • save
  • screen

To safeguard someone or something with careful attention

  • nurse
  • foster
  • nurture
  • raise
  • nourish
  • rear
  • mother
  • support
  • cultivate
  • help

To patrol a location by moving around it regularly

  • patrol
  • guard
  • defend
  • police
  • safeguard
  • cover
  • picket
  • watch
  • monitor
  • shotgun

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