Definitions

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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“I try not to think about it,” Shields said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Watching from ringside was pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields, shouting encouragement for Dubois.

From BBC • 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

Although a mouth-watering fight with Shields may lie in weight, Shalom was quick to warn of Pineiro's threat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Shields stacked ten deep formed columns jutting off the floor.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack