Synonyms of security
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for security is safety. Other synonyms of security are protection, guarantee and pledge. The opposite of security is insecurity.
Synonyms and similar words for security
nounThe condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or...
- safetyThe condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
nounSomething that secures.
- protectionAn instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
nounSomething that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
- guaranteeA legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.
- suretyThat which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- pledgeAn asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent...
nounProperty etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
- collateralA security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to...
Opposite of security
nounMore antonyms
- insecurityA lack of security; uncertainty.
Meaning of security
- noun The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
- noun Something that secures.
- noun An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
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Questions about synonyms of security
- What is another word for security?
- Security has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as safety, protection, guarantee and pledge.
- What is the opposite of security?
- The opposite of security is insecurity.
- What does security mean?
- Security means the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
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