What is another word for watchman?
147 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɒt͡ʃmən], [ wˈɒtʃmən], [ w_ˈɒ_tʃ_m_ə_n]
A watchman is someone who keeps a lookout or guards a particular place or thing. Synonyms for the word "watchman" include sentinel, guard, protector, observer, lookout, and custodian. Among these synonyms, a sentinel refers to a specific type of watchman who occupies a strategic position to keep watch over an area, while a guard is typically a person employed to protect a particular place or person. The term protector implies a more active role in defending against threats, while an observer may be more passive in their monitoring role. A lookout is a term typically used in the context of maritime and aviation operations. Finally, a custodian is someone who has been entrusted with protecting and preserving a particular place or thing.
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Synonyms for Watchman:
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- watch.
- lighthouse,
- Picquet,
- hold up,
- screw,
- looker,
- fuzz,
- airplane spotter,
- cautious,
- Spial,
- alert,
- defender,
- housedog,
- night watch,
- interrupt,
- peeler,
- policeman,
- Coast Guard,
- Hayward,
- spy,
- ward,
- Bandog,
- withhold,
- dwell,
- Watches,
- watchdog,
- testimony,
- watch and ward,
- watchtower,
- bide,
- circumspect,
- wardress,
- jailer,
- catch,
- defense,
- aware,
- Custos,
- mole,
- Castellan,
- spectator,
- bank guard,
- picket,
- bind,
- minder,
- bashibazouk,
- commemorate,
- stop,
- seize,
- escort,
- warder,
- bivouac,
- look out,
- spotter,
- beacon,
- patrol,
- observe,
- roundsman,
- lookout man,
- argus,
- careful,
- rear guard,
- dick,
- Smokey,
- capture,
- detective,
- gaoler,
- heedful,
- undercover agent,
- tiler,
- watchkeeper,
- care,
- watchful,
- patroller,
- witness,
- signalman,
- curator,
- Guardship,
- detain,
- stay,
- continue,
- hold,
- shield,
- forward observer,
- fire warden,
- door-keeper,
- vigilant,
- protector,
- restrain,
- Vedette,
- fireguard,
- mindful,
- attentive,
- cop,
- garrison,
- apprehend,
- Flagman,
- warning,
- constrain,
- fire watcher,
- quit,
- scout,
- linger,
- wait,
- obstruct,
- get,
- turnkey,
- security man,
- steward,
- guardsman,
- warden,
- confine,
- celebrate,
- keeper,
- reside,
- janitor,
- grab,
- protection,
- plainclothesman,
- patrolman,
- observant,
- evzone.
How to use "Watchman" in context?
The job of a watchman, more commonly called a night watchman, is to provide security during the night. This can entail patrolling the property, checking and resetting security systems, and making sure no one is breaking in. A watchman is also responsible for providing customer service if necessary.
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called-for
- Synonyms:
- wanted, hurry up, urgent, hurry-up, life and death, top-priority, touch and go, ahead, all-important, arduous.
