Thesaurus

armor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of armor

1 means or method of defending

the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject

Synonyms of armor

aegis (also egis), ammunition, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Words Related to armor

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry

fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms of armor

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

2 something that encloses another thing especially to protect it

the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators

Synonyms of armor

capsule, case, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Words Related to armor

cartridge, cassette (also casette)

carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield

cuticle, hide, skin

envelope, package, wrapper

backing, coating, coverture, facing

Learn More about armor

See words that rhyme with armor Dictionary: Definition of armor Spanish Central: Translation of armor Nglish: Translation of armor for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of armor for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about armor

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up armor? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

hobbyhorse

a topic to which one constantly reverts