personal protection
Guarding one's self
Personal protection refers to measures, equipment, or actions taken to safeguard oneself from harm.
The phrase covers everything from bodyguards and self-defense training to bulletproof vests and pepper spray.
In workplace contexts, personal protective equipment (PPE) includes hard hats, gloves, and safety goggles.
Personal protection is also a euphemism for firearms carried for self-defense: He bought a handgun for personal protection.
- insect repellentSubstance deterring biting pests
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- bulletproof vestProjectile-resistant chest protection
- earplugsInsertable sound blockers
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
escape plan · helmet · hard hat · self-defense · safe word · face shield · raincoat · gloves · concealed carry · security detail · boundaries · two-factor authentication · mace · pepper spray · sunscreen · restraining order · encryption · security system
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- escortsescort, bodyguard, chaperon, chaperone, guard
- hazmat responsehazmat suit, hazmat team, hazmat training, decontamination, chemical leak
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- self-defenseself-defense, martial arts, karate, pepper spray, defensive force
- tough guystough guys, tough guy, thug, thugs, enforcer
personal protectioncollective security
Shared defense pact system
national defense · public safety · herd immunity · mutual defense · national security
personal protectionexposure
State of being unprotected
defenselessness · unprotected · susceptibility · helplessness · nakedness
personal protectionpersonal attack
Criticism aimed at someone directly
assault · aggression · threat · endangerment · harm