Protect and Protecting

Protect

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Protecting is a synonym for protect. In some cases you can replace term "Protecting" with "Protect", this verbs are similar.

Protecting

Protecting adjective - Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.

Protect is a synonym for protecting. Sometimes you can use "Protect" instead a verb "Protecting".

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