1. security - noun
· the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"
Hypernym(s): safety
Antonym(s): insecurity
2. security - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): protection
Hypernym(s): assets
3. security - noun
· freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
Hypernym(s): fearlessness, bravery
4. security - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): certificate
Hypernym(s): legal_document, legal_instrument, official_document, instrument
5. security - noun
· property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
Synonym(s): surety
Hypernym(s): transferred_property, transferred_possession
6. security - noun
· a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman"
Synonym(s): security_department
Hypernym(s): department, section
7. security - noun
· a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Synonym(s): surety
Hypernym(s): guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty
8. security - noun
· an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
Synonym(s): security_system, security_measure
Hypernym(s): electrical_device
9. security - noun
· measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
Synonym(s): security_measures
Hypernym(s): precaution, safeguard, guard
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