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aegis

noun

variants: also egis

Synonyms and Antonyms of aegis

1 means or method of defending

having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force

Synonyms of aegis

ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Words Related to aegis

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry

fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms of aegis

aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

2 the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking

a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company

Synonyms of aegis

auspice, backing, patronage, sponsorship

Words Related to aegis

bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy

encouragement, fosterage

aid, assistance, help

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