SHIELDS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of shield

as in defenses

means or method of defending the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shield

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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as in covers

to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

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Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.

Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024

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