protects

verb

How many syllables in protects?

There are 2 syllables in the word protects.

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Divide protects into syllables:

pro · tects

How to pronounce protects:

Definition of protects:

protects (verb):: to defend from trouble, harm, or loss; to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction guard

Synonyms for protects:

care for

chaperon

cover up for

covers

defend

defends

fences

fends

foster

give someone sanctuary

guard

guards

harbour

keep

keep someone safe

keeps

look after

mount or stand guard over

preserve

preserves

prevents

safeguard

safeguards

save

saves

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Antonyms for protects:

abandons

aggresses

ambushes

assails

assaults

attacks

bashes

bats

beats

besets

besieges

betrays

biffs

blasts

bombards

busts

charges

clips

clocks

clubs

combats

damages

destroys

endangers

exposes

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