warded
Kept at bay
Warded describes something equipped with wards—projections or ridges inside a lock that prevent the wrong key from turning.
A warded lock or warded key uses this older, simpler security mechanism: The antique chest had a warded lock that any skeleton key could open.
In fantasy contexts, warded means protected by magical wards or barriers: The warded chamber kept demons at bay.
Wary and restrained
- shieldedProtected from harm
- defendedShielded from harm
- safeguardedKept from harm
- securedMade fast or obtained
fortified · sheltered · custodial · watchful · vigilant · sanctuary · haven · refuge
Attractive personal quality
- spellArrange letters correctly
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- hexMalevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
amulet · talisman · sigil · glyph · rune · incantation · barrier · protection
Lock-opening device
- tumblerFlat-bottomed drinking vessel
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- padlockPortable locking device
- keyholeOpening for a lock
mechanism · deadbolt · hasp · latch · pickproof · masterkey · unlock · cylinder
guarded
Wary and restrained
- shieldedProtected from harm
- defendedShielded from harm
- safeguardedKept from harm
secured · fortified · sheltered · custodial · watchful · vigilant · sanctuary · haven · refuge · patronage
charm
Attractive personal quality
- spellArrange letters correctly
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- hexMalevolent incantation
curse · amulet · talisman · sigil · glyph · rune · incantation · barrier · protection · dispel
key
Lock-opening device
keyhole · mechanism · deadbolt · hasp · latch · pickproof · masterkey · unlock · cylinder · lever
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- blazonHeraldic shield notation
- chargeCost or accusation
division · quartered · chevron · partition · blazonry · armorial · crest · emblem · insignia · compartment
patient
Able to wait calmly
medical · psychiatric · maternity · pediatric · geriatric · surgical · intensive-care · recovery · admission · discharge
- kept at bayrepelled, fended off, staved off, kept away, held back
wardedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
vulnerable · exposed · defenseless · unguarded · undefended
- ward offActively prevent approach
- maternity wardHospital section for childbirth
- hospital wardTreatment division in clinic
- mental wardInpatient psychiatric facility
- warding offActively preventing approach
- prison wardenHead of correctional facility
award, reward, ward, warden, rewarding, rewards, rewarded, awards, forwards