Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Protection

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

to protect or hide someone or something from harm or danger

to provide a safe and protective place for someone or something

to accompany or guide someone, usually for protection, support, or courtesy

to protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack

to take steps to ensure the safety and security of something or someone

to not let any harm come to someone or something

to defend or support someone or something

to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

to resist or defend against an attack or threat, whether physical or metaphorical

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

to rescue or recover something from potential harm, ruin, or destruction

to keep something from change or harm

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

to rescue someone or something from harm or danger

to make something stay in the same state or condition

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

to be in charge of someone or something and to protect them from any harm