Past participle of shield; adjective as in strong fondness

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protected, guarded, safe

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Example Sentences

Example:The museum installed a protective glass cover over its ancient artifacts.

Definition:Kept or guarded from danger, attack, or harm; safeguarded.

From protected

Example:The children were left in the hands of a trusted guardian to be kept safe.

Definition:Maintained in a state of safety or shelter from harm; protected.

From guarded

Example:She was told to keep the infants safe and unharmed.

Definition:Protected from danger or injury; secure; secure in a particular way; unharmed; uninjured; well-guarded; not harmed, injured, or spoiled; secure and not likely to have a bad result; not likely to fail.

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