SAFETY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

safety

noun

ˈsāf-tē

Definition of safety

as in security

the state of not being exposed to danger we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo

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as in guard

a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation the gun couldn't be fired as long as the safety was on

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Recent Examples of safety Dallas used two first-round picks on safety Caleb Downs and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence to try to fix a defense that was basically a sieve in 2025. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In terms of human safety, cosmetic-grade silicones—whether cyclic or linear—are safe to put on your skin and hair. — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026 Powerful groups in the AI safety camp are suggesting the government should do so instead. — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Fortran also remains important in scientific computing, including weather forecasting and nuclear reactor safety analysis. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety

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Noun

In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Key members of the party have put forward energy security plans that include a role for oil and gas.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of security

Noun

The Hurricanes were missing a starting offensive lineman as right guard Max Buchanan is out for the foreseeable future with an injury.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Officials reviewed the play for a possible hostile act by Howard, but assessed no foul on the Atlanta guard.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of guard

Noun

Members sign up to a set of guidelines around victim protection, attend events and host seminars.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead, revenue protection mode—according to the DOJ—prioritized maintaining revenue by leasing fewer apartments at higher prices.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of protection

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