Synonyms of patrols

patrols 1 of 2

noun

plural of patrol

as in sentries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentries
• pickets
• outposts
• commandos
• detachments
• commandoes
• watches
• paratroops
• troops
• rear guards
• firing squads
• battalions
• squads
• squadrons
• platoons
• corps
• regiments
• wings
• details
• companies
• divisions
• commands

patrols

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verb

present tense third-person singular of patrol

as in guards

to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe

The squad had orders to patrol the area.

The border is patrolled by the army.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• protects
• controls
• safeguards
• shields
• oversees
• supervises
• operates
• tends
• watches
• attends
• cares (for)
• minds
• polices
• guides
• superintends
• manages
• governs
• regulates
• conducts
• mothers
• babies
• directs
• presides (over)
• runs
• administrates
• stewards
• shepherds
• babysits
• chaperons
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• forgets
• passes over
• abandons
• disregards