shield - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

Synonyms

• carapace
• cuticle
• shell
• shield

More generic

• scute

More specific

• cuticula

Related

• arthropod
• mollusc
• mollusk
• shellfish
• turtle

Related

• shell

Noun

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

Synonyms

• buckler
• shield

More generic

• armor
• armour

More specific

• escutcheon
• pavis
• pavise
• scutcheon

Noun

a protective covering or structure

Synonyms

• shield

More generic

• protection
• protective cover
• protective covering

More specific

• nipple shield
• plate
• scale
• shell
• shielding

Verb

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Synonyms

• screen
• shield

More generic

• protect

Verb

hold back a thought or feeling about

Synonyms

• harbor
• harbour
• shield

More generic

• conceal
• hide

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