threaten Antonyms

avert a threat watch over bale out bail out harbour tend sustain support succor strengthen shield shelter take care of keep from harm afford protection to afford protection from address the problem address the issue address a threat address a problem stand guard on save from mount guard on be ahead of save lives save relieve cushion comfort boost barricade assuage assist ameliorate alleviate aid advance accelerate custodial fennel refine reassure protect mind inoculate improve help hedge guardian guard