protectors
Those who shield
Protectors are people or things that shield others from harm, danger, or unwanted interference.
The word applies broadly: a parent is a child's protector, a phone case is a screen protector, and a powerful nation may style itself as a protector of smaller allies.
In historical contexts, a protector was sometimes a regent who governed during a monarch's minority or absence.
She saw herself as a protector of the vulnerable.
Those who protect others
- championsContest winners, top performers
- sentinelsGuards keeping watch
- warriorsPeople engaged in battle
- paladinsHeroic knightly defenders
knights · watchmen · wardens · escorts · rescuers · saviors · liberators · advocates
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
firewall · railing · netting · padding · insulation · bumper · guardrail · screen
Protective head covering
- seatbeltVehicle passenger restraint
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- padsCushioned protective layers
mouthguard · gloves · earplugs · mask · visor · kneepads · shin guards · elbow pads
Malware detection program
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- passwordAuthentication string
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
backup · VPN · malware scanner · spam filter · security software · two-factor · biometrics
State of keen awareness
- courageFortitude facing danger
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- braveryBoldness before danger
valor · steadfastness · resolve · determination · fortitude · selflessness · heroism · fearlessness
guardians
Those who protect others
- championsContest winners, top performers
- sentinelsGuards keeping watch
- warriorsPeople engaged in battle
paladins · knights · watchmen · wardens · escorts · rescuers · saviors · liberators · advocates · upholders
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
barricade · firewall · railing · netting · padding · insulation · bumper · guardrail · screen · cover
helmet
Protective head covering
- seatbeltVehicle passenger restraint
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
pads · mouthguard · gloves · earplugs · mask · visor · kneepads · shin guards · elbow pads · harness
antivirus
Malware detection program
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- passwordAuthentication string
authentication · backup · VPN · malware scanner · spam filter · security software · two-factor · biometrics
vigilance
State of keen awareness
bravery · valor · steadfastness · resolve · determination · fortitude · selflessness · heroism · fearlessness · dedication
- angelsarchangels, Michael, Gabriel, seraphim, archangel
- heroeshero, heroes, heroine, heroines, superhero
- guardiansguardian angel, guardians, keeper, keepers, guard
- guardsguard, point guard, guardian, shooting guard, bodyguard
- brave soulsheroes, warriors, daredevils, fighters, defenders
- VajrayanaTibetan Buddhism, tantra, mandala, dakini, mudra
protectorsattackers
Those launching offensive action
aggressors · threats · assailants · predators · persecutors
protectorsattackers
Those launching offensive action
aggressors · assailants · invaders · raiders · assaulters
- screen protectorDevice display covering
- surge protectorElectrical overflow shield
- pocket protectorShirt insert preventing stains
- mattress protectorFitted barrier for bedding
- fierce protectorOne who defends aggressively
- sheet protectorClear plastic document holder