guarded

a closely guarded secret

The dog guarded the house.

The house is guarded by a fierce dog.

We view these changes with guarded optimism.

the company fiercely guarded its independence.

he has given a guarded welcome to the idea.

the city was heavily guarded by skyward laser batteries.

The dog jealously guarded its bone.

The house is guarded by a ferocious dog.

The player was guarded closely by her opponent.

He guarded himself against vice.

guarded the house against intruders. To

There’s a building guarded by the local militia at the corner of the street.

the gates were guarded by uniformed soldiers.

Three men guarded him whenever he went out.

The soldiers guarded the prince whenever he left the palace.

Two fierce griffins guarded the entrance to the castle.

We were guarded by sentries against surprise attack.