PROTECTION
Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1T1E1C3T1I1O1N1 = 14
Definition
- noun the activity of protecting someone or something.
- noun a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury. — synonyms: protective_covering, protective_cover
- noun defense against financial failure. — synonyms: security
- noun the condition of being protected. — synonyms: shelter
- noun kindly endorsement and guidance. — synonyms: auspices, aegis
- noun the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition. — synonyms: trade_protection
- noun payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence. — synonyms: tribute
Examples
- “the witnesses demanded police protection”
- “they had no protection from the fallout”
- “wax provided protection for the floors”