rear guards

The phrase “rear guards” has 2 syllables: rear guards

It's pronounced as /ˈrɪr ˈɡɑrdz/


What is synonym and antonym for rear guards?

In the thesaurus, “rear guards” has 22 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rear guards along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rear guards

  • battalions
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • commands
  • companies
  • corps
  • detachments
  • details
  • divisions
  • firing squads
  • outposts
  • paratroops
  • patrols
  • pickets
  • platoons
  • regiments
  • sentries
  • squadrons
  • squads
  • troops
  • watches
  • wings

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers placed rear guards to protect the retreating troops.
  • Old vehicles sometimes had metal rear guards to prevent damage.
  • The convoy moved forward cautiously, leaving rear guards behind.
  • Adding rear guards to the bike helped keep mud from splashing.
  • The army relied on strong rear guards to cover their withdrawal.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms or another words to rear guards, such as: battalions, commandoes, commandos, commands, companies, corps, detachments.

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