Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of protect Find synonyms for: Verb 1. protect, defend usage: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" 2. protect, assist usage: use tariffs to favor domestic industry WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of protect (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language