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Protector vs Watchdog - What's the difference?

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Protector is a related term of watchdog.


As nouns the difference between protector and watchdog

is that protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative while watchdog is a guard dog.

As a verb watchdog is

to perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.

protector

English

Alternative forms

* protectour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
  • A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
  • One who prevents interference.
  • A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
  • * Jon Huntsman, Jr.
  • I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.
  • (UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
  • (Shakespeare)
  • (Roman Catholic) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
  • Synonyms

    * guard * sentry

    watchdog

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a guard dog
  • a person or organization that monitors and publicizes the behavior of others (individuals, corporations, governments) to discover undesirable activity.
  • Derived terms

    * watchdog timer

    Verb

    (watchdogg)
  • To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
  • Anagrams

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