guarded

• Diz-se de uma pessoa que age com cautela, reserva ou de forma defensiva no comportamento ou na fala, evitando se expor ou revelar demais.

Describes a person who is cautious, reserved, or protective in their behavior or speech.

1. Cautious or reservedB2formal

   Being careful not to reveal too much information or emotion; restrained.

   Reservado

   • He gave a guarded response to the reporter's question.
   • She remained guarded about her personal life.
   • The politician's statement was carefully guarded.

   Sinônimoscarefulcautiouscircumspectdiscreetnoncommittalprudentreservedrestrainedreticentsecretivetightlippedwary

   Antônimoscandidexpressiveforthcomingfrankopenoutgoingunreserved

2. Protected or watched overB1formal

   Kept safe or under surveillance by guards or security measures.

   Vigiado

   • The building is heavily guarded by security personnel.
   • The entrance to the facility is guarded at all times.
   • The prisoner was kept under guarded watch.

   Sinônimoscoveredprotectedshielded

   Antônimosdefenselessexposedunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger alguém ou algo contra dano, perigo ou ataque, muitas vezes vigiando ou mantendo sob observação.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting someone or something from harm, danger, or attack.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To watch over and protect someone or something from danger or attack.

   Proteger de danos

   • The soldiers guard the palace day and night.
   • She guards her younger brother from bullies.
   • Dogs are often used to guard property.

   Sinônimoscoverdefendprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antônimosabandonendangerexposeharmneglect

2. Prevent escapeB1formal

   To keep someone or something from escaping or being accessed.

   Vigiar

   • The police guard the prisoner during transport.
   • Security guards guard the entrance to the building.
   • They guard the treasure in a vault.

   Sinônimosconfinedetainescortrestrainsecurewatch

   Antônimosfreeliberaterelease

3. Keep secret or safeB2informal

   To protect information or a secret from being revealed.

   Manter em segredo

   • He guards his personal life from the media.
   • She guards the recipe as a family secret.
   • You should guard your passwords carefully.

   Sinônimosconcealdefendkeeppreserveprotectsafeguardshield

   Antônimosdisclosedivulgeexposeleakreveal