shields

NOUN

protection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

armor buffer bulwark safeguard shelter

STRONG

absorber aegis armament buckler bumper cover defense escutcheon guard mail rampart screen security ward

VERB

protect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceal cover defend safeguard shelter ward off

STRONG

bulwark chamber fend guard harbor haven house roof screen secure shotgun stonewall

WEAK

cover all bases cover up give cover give shelter go to bat for ride shotgun take under one's wing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon lay bare reveal uncover

STRONG

disregard ignore

WEAK

endanger open

Example Sentences

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Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Big Game James” and his wife, photographer Ryane Shields, spent multiple years designing and building the house just north of San Diego.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

James Shields was a star pitcher in the major leagues for 13 seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Actress Brooke Shields, the president of Actors’ Equity, said, “Negotiating a first contract is always a challenge, and in this case, we had no other unionized escape rooms to use for a model.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Mrs. Shields loves to give out bonus points.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty