Direct and Guard

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Direct

Direct verb - To look after and make decisions about.
Usage example: the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band
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Guard and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guard" instead a verb "Direct".
Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

Guard

Guard verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
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Direct and guard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Guard".
Nearby Words: guarded, guardian, guarding, guardhouse, guardroom

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  • Useful Notes / National Basketball Association Gary Payton was a point guard with the Sonics, known for mocking his direct opponent (which he almost always beat).
    Source: Useful Notes / National Basketball Association
  • Video Game / PAYDAY 2 Also, during stealth, detection of players is based solely on whether or not a direct line can be drawn from a guard or civilian's head hitbox to the player's.
    Source: Video Game / PAYDAY 2
  • The player had no direct control over these secondary team agents, but they would act independently and fight any enemies that appeared in the area they were assigned to guard.
    Source: Video Game / Secret Service
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