guarding
Definitions
The act of watching over or protecting someone or something from danger, harm, or loss.
The state of being in a position to prevent an opponent from scoring or gaining an advantage in a game or sport.
The action of keeping something under control or preventing unauthorized access.
Examples
The soldier was guarding the entrance to the palace throughout the night.
She spent the afternoon guarding her younger brother while he played in the park.
The sheepdog is excellent at guarding the flock from potential predators.
Synonyms
defending protecting shielding watching patrolling securing safeguarding
Antonyms
neglecting abandoning exposing attacking endangering ignoring disregarding