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Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations

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S: (n) precaution, safeguard, guard (a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.) "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

S: (n) measure, step (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal) "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"

S: (n) countermeasure (an action taken to offset another action)
S: (n) shark repellent, porcupine provision (a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts)
S: (n) precaution, safeguard, guard (a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.) "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

S: (n) maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre (a move made to gain a tactical end)

S: (n) parking (the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily)
S: (n) device, gimmick, twist (any clever maneuver) "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
S: (n) feint (any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack))
S: (n) footwork (skillful maneuvering or dealing) "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies"
S: (n) ploy, gambit, stratagem (a maneuver in a game or conversation)
S: (n) ruse, artifice (a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture))
S: (n) measure, step (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal) "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"

S: (n) safe-conduct, safeguard (a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war)