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What is another word for Safety? – 153 Safety Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    security protection safeguard defense precaution prudence caution vigilance carefulness watchfulness attentiveness mindfulness awareness guardianship preservation conservation salvage rescue shelter asylum refuge haven sanctuary immunity inviolability intactness soundness stability dependability reliability trustworthiness assuredness certainty confidence surety guarantee warranty insurance indemnity prevention mitigation

    Meaning of Safety

    The state of being safe from harm or danger.

    Definitions

    • The condition of being protected from harm or danger
    • A device designed to prevent injury or damage
    • The state of being secure or free from danger

    Etymology of Safety

    The word "safety" comes from the Old French "saufeté", which is derived from "sauf", meaning "safe" or "secure", and the suffix "-eté", which forms an abstract noun
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to a state of being secure or free from danger, and later expanding to include devices or measures designed to prevent injury or damage

    Example Uses

    • The new safety features in the car include airbags and anti-lock brakes
    • The company prioritizes the safety of its employees above all else
    • The hikers took necessary safety precautions before embarking on their journey

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    danger hazard risk peril threat vulnerability exposure susceptibility fragility instability uncertainty doubt insecurity precariousness instability unsafety endangerment jeopardy imperilment menace harm injury damage accident mishap calamity disaster catastrophe

    Related Nouns

    protection defense safeguard precaution security conservation preservation rescue shelter asylum refuge haven sanctuary immunity inviolability intactness soundness stability dependability reliability trustworthiness assurance certainty confidence surety guarantee warranty insurance indemnity

    Related Verbs

    protect defend safeguard prevent conserve preserve rescue shelter shroud shield screen secure stabilize assure guarantee warrant insure indemnify mitigate prevent preclude obviate avert avoid evade elude

    Related Adjectives

    safe secure protected defended safeguarded precautionary conservative preservative resilient sound stable dependable reliable trustworthy assured certain confident sure guaranteed warranted insured indemnified vulnerable fragile unstable uncertain doubtful insecure precarious