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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André De Shields, Tony-winning royalty, presides over this Jellicle Ball in the role of Old Deuteronomy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He spent the majority of that time with the Galaxy, appearing in a franchise-record 306 games while making five All-Star teams and winning two MLS Cups, two Supporters’ Shields, two U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Shields, who lives in New Jersey, started feeling more comfortable financially only during the pandemic when, like many other Americans, she got raises at work and her expenses went down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I want the biggest fights in boxing, and what a great honour it would be to share the ring with Shields," said Price.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Bring these back tomorrow, signed,” Mrs. Shields, our social studies teacher, demands.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty