security

Nouns

  • (n) the state of being free from danger or injury
    • we support the armed services in the name of national security
  • (n) defense against financial failure; financial independence
    • his pension gave him security in his old age
    • insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
    protection,
  • (n) freedom from anxiety or fear
    • the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
  • (n) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
    • he held several valuable securities
    certificate,
  • (n) property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
    • bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
    surety,
  • (n) a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
    • the head of security was a former policeman
    security department,
  • (n) a guarantee that an obligation will be met surety,
  • (n) an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in security measure, security system,
  • (n) measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
    • military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
    security measures,

Synonyms

protection certificate surety security department security measure security system security measures

Antonyms

insecurity

Words of close approximity

security blanket security consultant Security Council security department security deposit security director security force security guard security intelligence Security Intelligence Review Committee security interest security measure security measures security review Security Service security staff security system