Antonyms for secure
sɪˈkyʊərse·cure

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1. secureverb

   Antonyms:
   insecure

2. secureadjective

   Free from attack or danger; protected.

   Antonyms:
   insecure

3. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure

4. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure

5. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure

6. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure

7. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure

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1. secure

   The legal term arrest carries always the implication of a legal offense; this is true even of arresting for debt. But one may be detained by process of law when no offense is alleged against him, as in the case of a witness who is held in a house of detention till a case comes to trial. One may be restrained of his liberty without arrest, as in an insane asylum; an individual or corporation may be restrained by injunction from selling certain property. In case of an arrest, an officer may secure his prisoner by fetters, by a locked door, or other means effectually to prevent escape. Capture is commonly used of seizure by armed force; as, to capture a ship, a fort, etc. Compare HINDER; OBSTRUCT.

   Antonyms:
   discharge, dismiss, free, liberate, release, set free

   Synonyms:
   apprehend, arrest, capture, catch, detain, hold, make prisoner, restrain, seize, stop, take into custody, take prisoner

   Preposition:
   Arrested for crime, on suspicion, by the sheriff; on, upon, or by virtue of a warrant; on final process; in execution.

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1. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   anxious, distrustful, suspicious, careful, unsafe, insecure, precarious, hazardous

   Synonyms:
   safe, easy, fixed, sheltered, fast, sure, certain, confident, unanxious, careless, protected, ensured

2. secureverb

   Antonyms:
   loosen, betray, surrender, expose, imperil, endanger, open, liberate, free

   Synonyms:
   fasten, guard, protect, assure, ensure, close, enclose, detain, arrest

Matched Categories

1. • Attach
   • Close
   • Guarantee
   • Obtain
   • Strengthen

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. secure, unafraid, untroubledadjective

   free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

   "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"

   Antonyms:
   insecure, overanxious, unsound, unsafe, shaky, unassured, vulnerable, precarious, unguaranteed, unsecured

   Synonyms:
   unafraid(p), inviolable, dependable, safe, untroubled, strong, unafraid, unattackable, unassailable, fearless, impregnable, good

2. secureadjective

   free from danger or risk

   "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"

   Antonyms:
   unguaranteed, insecure, unsound, unassured, vulnerable, unsecured, shaky, unsafe, precarious, overanxious

   Synonyms:
   inviolable, dependable, safe, untroubled, strong, unafraid, unattackable, unassailable, impregnable, good

3. secureadjective

   not likely to fail or give way

   "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"

   Antonyms:
   unguaranteed, unassured, insecure, precarious, overanxious, unsafe, unsound, shaky, vulnerable, unsecured

   Synonyms:
   inviolable, dependable, safe, untroubled, strong, unafraid, unattackable, unassailable, impregnable, good

4. impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackableadjective

   immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

   "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"

   Antonyms:
   unguaranteed, insecure, vulnerable, unassured, unsecured, shaky, unsound, unsafe, precarious, overanxious

   Synonyms:
   conceptive, potent, watertight, dependable, safe, absolute, substantial, inviolate, untroubled, inviolable, unshakable, untouchable, warm, good, stiff, inexpugnable, unafraid, infrangible, unattackable, unassailable, bulletproof, firm, solid, strong, sacrosanct, hard, impregnable

5. dependable, good, safe, secureverb

   financially sound

   "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

   Antonyms:
   insecure, unsecured, vulnerable, unguaranteed, precarious, unsafe, overanxious, shaky, unassured, unsound

   Synonyms:
   dear, safe(p), good, right, in effect(p), unspoiled, effective, skillful, sound, serious, true(p), upright, untroubled, steady-going, inviolable, salutary, in force(p), reliable, skilful, practiced, dependable, estimable, rock-steady, expert, just, unafraid, beneficial, unassailable, proficient, full, honest, respectable, undecomposed, unspoilt, ripe, impregnable, safe, adept, honorable, strong, well(p), near, unattackable

6. procure, secureverb

   get by special effort

   "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"

   Antonyms:
   unassured, precarious, unsound, vulnerable, shaky, insecure, overanxious, unsafe, unguaranteed, unsecured

   Synonyms:
   fasten, plug, stop up, batten down, insure, pander, procure, guarantee, ensure, assure, batten, fix, pimp

7. fasten, fix, secureverb

   cause to be firmly attached

   "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

   Antonyms:
   unassured, unsecured, precarious, unguaranteed, overanxious, unsafe, shaky, insecure, unsound, vulnerable

   Synonyms:
   batten down, furbish up, desexualise, sterilize, ready, prepare, get, set up, stop up, cook, insure, guarantee, sterilise, gear up, procure, mend, ensure, make, fasten, fixate, assure, bushel, desexualize, tighten, define, specify, plug, determine, desex, deposit, touch on, repair, pay back, batten, posit, unsex, situate, limit, restore, set, fix, pay off, doctor

8. secureverb

   assure payment of

   Antonyms:
   insecure, unguaranteed, unsafe, precarious, unassured, overanxious, vulnerable, unsecured, shaky, unsound

   Synonyms:
   fasten, plug, stop up, batten down, procure, guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, batten, fix

9. guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secureverb

   make certain of

   "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"

   Antonyms:
   unguaranteed, overanxious, unassured, unsecured, vulnerable, insecure, unsafe, unsound, precarious, shaky

   Synonyms:
   ensure, reassure, ascertain, batten, control, plug, stop up, warrant, batten down, assure, guarantee, underwrite, fix, cover, promise, fasten, check, see to it, undertake, procure, insure, tell, vouch, see

10. plug, stop up, secureverb

    fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

    "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak"

    Antonyms:
    overanxious, precarious, unguaranteed, insecure, unsafe, shaky, vulnerable, unsound, unassured, unsecured

    Synonyms:
    fasten, plug, stop up, plug away, batten down, fix, procure, guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, batten, punch

11. batten, batten down, secureverb

    furnish with battens

    "batten ships"

    Antonyms:
    insecure, shaky, vulnerable, unguaranteed, overanxious, unassured, unsound, unsafe, unsecured, precarious

    Synonyms:
    fasten, plug, stop up, batten down, procure, guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, batten, fix

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1. secureadjective

   Antonyms:
   insecure, risky, hazardous

   Synonyms:
   safe, confident, assured, fast, immovable, stable, indemnified

2. secureverb

   Synonyms:
   gain, procure, obtain, get, acquire, fasten, moor, guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, indemnify, defend, guard, shield, protect

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SECURE

   Synonyms:
   (1) Sirolimus-Eluting BX Velocity™ Balloon Expandable Stent in a Compassionate Use REgistry (2) Study to Evaluate Carotid Ultrasound changes with Ramipril and vitamin E

How to use secure in a sentence?

1. Mayra Flores:

   I want people to come and see the seriousness of this, and that this should not be politicized, this is something that we need to all be working together on —to secure the border, to keep immigrants safe, and to focus on legal immigration and why legal immigration is so important.

2. Nigel Farage:

   The consequences of me failing to secure a seat for myself in the [House of] Commons would be significant for both myself and the party, it is frankly just not credible for me to continue to lead the party without a Westminster seat ... If I fail to win South Thanet, it is curtains for me. I will have to step down.

3. Michael Sullivan:

   The U.S. Government should make it clear to King Abdullah and his government that continued support depends on Jordan’s commitment to human rights especially when it concerns the rights of U.S. citizens, it is our hope that the new Republican leadership of the House of Representatives will seek answers from the Biden Administration on what steps are being taken to secure Bassem’s release.

4. Mark Natkin:

   People switch applications for significantly better experiences, it (Apple) has to deliver not just a little bit more secure, or a little bit easier to use.

5. David Schonfeld:

   There are certain assumptions that people make every day that allow them to feel safe and secure in a world that does have a lot of dangers in it, whenever you hear that one of those assumptions is wrong... it makes you question all the other assumptions you have.

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