security synonyms

security

n.

  1. Safety

    protection, shelter, safety, refuge, retreat, defense, safeguard, preservation, sanctuary, ward, guard, immunity, freedom from harm, freedom from danger, redemption, salvation.

    Antonyms danger*, risk*, hazard. *

  2. A guarantee

    earnest, forfeit, token, pawn, pledge, surety, bond, collateral, assurance, gage, bail, certainty, promise, warranty, pact, compact, contract, covenant, agreement, sponsor, bondsman, hostage; see also protection 2.

    Antonyms doubt*, broken faith, unreliability.

  3. Stability

    soundness, assurance, surety; see confidence 2.

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