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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Unified welterweight world champion Lauren Price is in talks with Claressa Shields over a fight in 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

To help Shields recover from intense workouts, the primary suite has a sauna, steam room and hot tub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Profesora Shields called out greetings and had us repeat the words.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez