Guard Against

Synonyms of guard against

• defend against
• protect against
• shield against

Antonyms of guard against

• expose to
• leave vulnerable to
• neglect to guard against

Collocations of guard against

guard against danger

Frequency: 80 %

It is important to guard against danger while hiking in the wilderness.

guard against theft

Frequency: 70 %

She always locks her doors to guard against theft.

guard against illness

Frequency: 60 %

Washing your hands frequently can help guard against illness.

guard against failure

Frequency: 50 %

He took extra precautions to guard against failure in his business venture.

guard against deception

Frequency: 40 %

The detective had to guard against deception during the interrogation.

Idiomatic Expressions for guard against

• Phrase: guard against overconfidence
  Meaning: to be cautious and not become too confident or complacent
  Usage: It's important to guard against overconfidence in order to stay focused and avoid making mistakes.