Guarded and Retained

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Guarded adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

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Retained and guarded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retained" instead the word "Guarded" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

Retained adjective - Continued in your keeping or use or memory.

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Guarded and retained are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Guarded" instead the word "Retained" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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