👀vigilance

noun
/ˈvɪdʒɪləns/

Meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Example Sentences

The police increased their vigilance during the festival.

Security guards must maintain constant vigilance at the airport.

Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.

Example Expressions

eternal vigilance

Synonyms

alertness, watchfulness, attentiveness, caution, care, surveillance, awareness
Entry 1
alertness, watchfulness, attentiveness, caution, care
Entry 2
watchfulness, alertness, caution, surveillance
Entry 3
alertness, watchfulness, awareness

Antonyms

negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness, inattention
Entry 1
negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness
Entry 2
negligence, carelessness, inattention
Entry 3
carelessness, negligence, inattention

Collocations

maintain vigilance, constant vigilance, show vigilance, heightened vigilance, security vigilance
Entry 1
maintain vigilance, constant vigilance, show vigilance, heightened vigilance
Entry 2
constant vigilance, maintain vigilance, security vigilance

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