protection

Definition

  • noun: the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc.
  • noun: the act of 'protecting'
  • often + 'against'
  • synonyms: refuge, defense, safety

Examples

  • The rabbit's white fur serves as 'protection from' predators during the winter.

  • His store was burned down because he refused to pay for 'protection'.

  • The policy offers complete 'protection against' fire and theft.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Only two things I got out here worth anything. This shirt. And this pistol. And I can't give you this shirt, 'cause I need it for protection. But if you help me get this boat in the water, the pistol, it's yours. What kind is it? A .. (..)
    2012 Mud
  • (..) a trotline this afternoon. See where that got me. Mmm. Green beans never tasted so good. Why you have that pistol? Protection. Y'all needn't be afraid of me. I've got two ways to protect myself out here, this shirt and this pistol. There are fierce powers (..)
    2012 Mud