· the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"

Hypernym(s): safety

Antonym(s): insecurity

· defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

Synonym(s): protection

Hypernym(s): assets

· freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"

Hypernym(s): fearlessness, bravery

· a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"

Synonym(s): certificate

Hypernym(s): legal_document, legal_instrument, official_document, instrument

· property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

Synonym(s): surety

Hypernym(s): transferred_property, transferred_possession

· a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman"

Synonym(s): security_department

Hypernym(s): department, section

· a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Synonym(s): surety

Hypernym(s): guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty

· an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

Synonym(s): security_system, security_measure

Hypernym(s): electrical_device

· measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"

Synonym(s): security_measures

Hypernym(s): precaution, safeguard, guard