shield against

phrasal verb

shielded against; shielding against; shields against

: a protection from

Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease.

Examples of shield against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strong fundamentals do not shield against sharp declines when market sentiment shifts. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Fur is a common shield against harsh temperatures in the wintertime, and thanks to some innovative designs, there are plenty of faux options that offer the same levels of warmth and comfort. —Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026

Individual rights were dramatically expanded, becoming not just a shield against state coercion but a sword to challenge any decision that a person felt was unfair. —Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026

This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for shield against

• recommenced
• recompensed
• commenced
• condensed
• dispensed
• expensed
• incensed
• unfenced
• fenced
• sensed
• tensed