safekeeping

The word “safekeeping” has 3 syllables: safe-keep-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈseɪfˌkiːpɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for safekeeping?

In the thesaurus, “safekeeping” has 25 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for safekeeping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for safekeeping

aegis
assurance
care
certainty
control
cover
custodianship
custody
governorship
guardianship
guarding
insurance
keeping
management
preservation
protecting
reassurance
refuge
safeguard
security
shelter
superintendence
supervision
trust
ward

Antonyms for safekeeping

distrust
doubt
uncertainty

Meanings of safekeeping

noun
1. The act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft.
2. The storage of assets in a protected area.
3. The responsibility of a guardian.
4. Not returning checks; a system wherein banks keep checks (cheques) that people write, rather than returning them to the account holder with their monthly statement.

Example Sentences

She entrusted the family heirloom to the bank for safekeeping.
The confidential documents were placed in a secure vault for safekeeping.
The old journal was stored in a hidden drawer for safekeeping.
The precious artifact was handed over to the museum's curator for safekeeping.
The lawyer held the will in safekeeping until the appropriate time for its revelation.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to safekeeping, such as: aegis, assurance, care, certainty, control, cover, custodianship.

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