1. (noun)ward a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
2. (noun)ward a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
3. (noun)ward, hospital ward block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care Synonyms: ward, cellblock, hospital ward
4. (noun)Ward, Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
5. (noun)Ward, Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Mary Augusta Arnold Ward English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
6. (noun)Ward, Montgomery Ward, Aaron Montgomery Ward United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) Synonyms: cellblock, hospital ward
7. (verb)cellblock, ward a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) Synonyms: ward, cellblock, hospital ward
8. (verb)guard, ward watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect Synonyms: ward, guard, defend, hold
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'ward'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. ward Anything is covered over which something is completely extended; a vessel is covered with a lid; the head is covered with a hat. That which covers may also defend or protect; thus, troops Synonyms: shelter, cover, guard, protect, shield, defend, harbor, screen, ward Antonyms: betray, expel, expose, give up, refuse, reject, surrender, cast out
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