73 Synonyms & Antonyms For SECURITY

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

Related Words

Definitions security [si-kyoor-i-tee] / sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti / NOUN safety, protection Synonyms STRONGEST bond care freedom guarantee insurance preservation surveillance STRONG aegis agreement armament armor asylum bail collateral compact contract covenant cover custody defense earnest guard immunity pact pawn pledge precaution promise refuge retreat safeguard safekeeping safeness salvation sanctuary shelter shield surety token ward warrant WEAK safety measure Antonyms STRONG break disagreement endangerment harm hurt injury WEAK danger insecurity peril trouble uncertainty worry NOUN peace of mind Synonyms STRONGEST confidence freedom STRONG assurance calm certainty conviction ease positiveness reliance soundness sureness surety Antonyms STRONG doubt uncertainty WEAK danger insecurity peril trouble worry

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Funeral prayers took place amid tightened security, with soldiers standing guard and police checkpoints set up in key areas.

From BBC

A security guard patrols the Guthrie house, keeping media and amateur sleuths from coming too close.

From BBC

There has been anger in Italy over the presence of some agents from the US immigration enforcement agency ICE as part of security for the American delegation.

From Barron's

“I don’t know why anyone would want to try to write their own security code. … You need someone who is more knowledgeable in the subject matter to write that software for you,” said Needham’s Berg.

From MarketWatch

Tod notes that the security system he’s installed is “overkill” for a private residence, necessary only “if you are in danger, you have something to hide — or both.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

Words related to security are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word security. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

acquisition acquisitions anchor armor armament armament(s) assurance assurance asylum bail basis bond bulwark cash collateral cover covers deed defense deposit down payment ease escrow guards guarantees guarantee guard guaranty harbor hardness hopes hope hostage impunity incumbency naturalness pawn pledge potence powerfulness preservation promises promise protection rampart refuge reliability retreat retreats safe harbor safeguard safekeeping safe house safety screen shields shelter shield solemn word stability stableness steadiness strength strength strengths strengths sturdiness surety surety sureness tenure thew token unceremoniousness unrestraint warrant warranty warrants wealth wellbeings well-being welfare well-beings well beings

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.