Shield

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːld/

Shield (noun)

  1. a flat object used to block or protect against attacks or danger
  2. a symbol or emblem representing protection or defense

Examples

  • The knight carried a shield into battle.
  • A shield can block arrows effectively.

Common collocations: carry a shield, protective shield, symbolic shield, shield of honor, shield from harm

Shield (verb)

  1. to keep someone or something safe from danger or harm

Examples

  • Parents shield their children from danger.
  • The umbrella shielded us from the rain.

Synonyms of Shield

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Shield

  • when discussing revealing or uncovering
  • when discussing offensive actions