28 Moby Thesaurus words for "guard against": advocate, champion, clear the decks, consider every angle, defend, flank, forearm, guard, hedge, leave out nothing, make sure, make sure against, overlook no possibility, play safe, prepare for, protect, provide a hedge, provide against, provide for, reef down, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, shorten sail, take measures, take precautions, take steps