sentinels

Definitions

Soldiers or guards whose job is to stand and keep watch.

A person or thing that acts as a guardian or lookout.

Examples

The ancient stone statues stood like silent sentinels guarding the entrance to the temple.

The sentinels kept a watchful eye over the castle walls throughout the long, cold night.

Synonyms

guards watchmen lookouts patrols wardens protectors sentries

Antonyms

intruders attackers invaders assailants trespassers aggressors