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guard

Divide guard into syllables:

guard

How to pronounce guard:

Synonyms for guard:

bodyguard
bouncer
chucker-out
custodian
defender
door guard
doorkeeper
doorman
escort
guard duty
guardian
halberdier
hall porter
keeper
lookout
minder
observer
ostiary
patrol
picket
porter
precaution
protector
safeguard
safety
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Antonyms for guard:

abolition
attack
betrayal
capitulation
danger
desertion
destruction
endangerment
flight
harm
hurt
injury
neglect
offence
offense
ruin
surrender
yielding

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  • blur
  • skate
  • steel
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  • pipes
  • fixed
  • benz
  • fright
  • kit
  • mines
  • … more
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