Synonyms & related words for bodyguard

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of bodyguard — including escort, guard, guardsman, chaperon, safeguard. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to bodyguard

Explore words related to bodyguard — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include minder, entourage, retinue, outrider, protector, henchman, praetorian, chaperonage. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for bodyguard

Common synonyms for bodyguard include escort, guard, guardsman, chaperon, safeguard — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does bodyguard come from?

The word bodyguard breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: body, from Old English bodig (“body, person”); and guard, from Old French garde (“protector, watch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.