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past tense form of shield.
past participle of shield.

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shielded

ADJECTIVE

armored

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bulletproof

STRONG

protected

WEAK

indestructible invulnerable ironclad steel-plated strong unbreakable

Antonyms

WEAK

breakable unarmored unprotected weak

ADJECTIVE

cloistered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reclusive sheltered

STRONG

confined hidden insulated restricted sequestered withdrawn

WEAK

cloistral hermitic recluse secluse seclusive shut off

Antonyms

STRONG

seen

WEAK

free open unsecluded

ADJECTIVE

covered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

camouflaged capped closed coated concealed enclosed hidden painted protected topped wrapped

STRONG

bound disguised enveloped hooded masked overlaid roofed secreted sheathed sheltered surfaced varnished veiled

WEAK

lidded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bare exposed open uncovered

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unmasked

WEAK

empty passed over revealed unfurnished unheeded unnoticed

ADJECTIVE

leeward

Synonyms

STRONG

calm quiet safe smooth still

WEAK

leeside peaceful protected screened secure serene sheltered undisturbed

Antonyms

STRONG

agitated rough

WEAK

downwind stormy windward windy

ADJECTIVE

sacred

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sacrosanct

WEAK

dedicated defended guarded immune inviolable inviolate invulnerable secure untouchable

Antonyms

WEAK

irreligious lay open profane ungodly unholy unprotected unsacred vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

safe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intact protected secure

STRONG

okay snug

WEAK

cherished free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way preserved safe and sound safeguarded sheltered sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched

Antonyms

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insecure unprotected

WEAK

dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

secure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

protected

STRONG

defended guarded sheltered

WEAK

immune impregnable out of harm's way riskless unassailable undamaged unharmed

Antonyms

WEAK

endangered insecure unprotected unsafe unsecure

ADJECTIVE

veiled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cloaked concealed

STRONG

camouflaged covered hidden hooded masked screened shrouded

WEAK

invisible secret undercover unexposed unrecognizable unrevealed

Antonyms

STRONG

bare exposed open

Example Sentences

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The iPhone has so far been shielded from price hikes, and Wang said premium phone makers such as Apple and Samsung were "better positioned to weather the disruption".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Therefore, delaying benefits until 70 means that the larger benefit amount may be shielded from state taxation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

While Oman's neutrality may have exposed it to US wrath, it may have shielded the Sultanate from the regular attacks its neighbours faced.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Emily shielded her eyes, but still the glaring rays managed to bend their way around her hand, dulling her sight.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

shielded

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