Noun | 1. | safety - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" Antonyms: danger - the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury; "you are in no danger"; "there was widespread danger of disease" |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: refuge | |
3. | safety - a device designed to prevent injury Synonyms: safety device, guard | |
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5. | safety - contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse | |
6. | safety - a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line |
safety - See safe, safety-critical system. |