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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The festival began early in the morning with a parade around Lerwick, allowing the Jarl Squad to show off their custom-made suits, helmets and shields.

From BBC

Jordan Gray's body was found in at his flat in Shields Court at 14:30 on 18 December.

From BBC

If he wins, the North Shields singer will be only the third person to collect best album at both the Brits and the Mercury Prize - joining Arctic Monkeys and Dave.

From BBC

Jeffrey Shields, a PJM spokesperson, said the operator is currently reviewing the principles laid out by the White House and a group of state governors from the PJM area at the meeting on Friday, in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch

And following “a multi-month stakeholder process,” Shields said the PJM’s board has made a decision on integrating large loads to the grid.

From MarketWatch