Synonyms of shields

shields 1 of 2

noun

plural of shield

as in defenses

means or method of defending

the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defenses
• safeguards
• protections
• walls
• weapons
• ammunitions
• screens
• bucklers
• guards
• wards
• securities
• armors
• armaments
• covers
• arms
• munitions
• aegises
• fortresses
• forts
• strongholds
• palisades
• weaponries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assaults
• offenses
• aggressions
• offensives

shields

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shield

1

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• guards
• safeguards
• fences
• fends
• wards
• keeps
• bulwarks
• secures
• screens
• covers
• prevents
• saves
• forfends
• stands up for
• resists
• walls
• preserves
• averts
• wars
• withstands
• opposes
• conserves
• fights
• contends
• buffers
• battles
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assaults
• assails
• bombards
• storms
• overruns
• yields
• besets
• submits
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

2

as in covers

to place a protective layer over

she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• covers
• screens
• masks
• clothes
• cloaks
• caps
• veils
• drapes
• crowns
• disguises
• obscures
• palls
• canopies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposes
• uncovers
• bares

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shields

Noun

Capsules commonly carry ablative shields made from materials designed to char and gradually wear away. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Additionally, the sprawling tropical flora throughout the island doubles as lush backdrop and hurricane protection that shields and roots the island against extreme weather conditions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The authors of this latest paper wanted to enhance the impact resistance of Whipple shields. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Soldiers steal livestock, cook dinner, eat using their shields as plates, burn down an English house as a woman and child flee. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

These durable impact shields limit the minimum bending radius to prevent over-flexing while shielding the chain body from severe external abrasion. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Prop 42 shields the asset forms billionaires hold, like business interests and financial control, while Prop 40 is the measure that funds Medi-Cal, the program that pays for long-term care when middle-class savings run out. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Ivan was married, with two children, and worked as the curator of a small museum that collected artifacts from the eastern highlands, like masks and shields. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

Bumble and bumble’s Heat Shield mist is made to be sprayed onto dry hair before a flat iron, curling iron, or other hot tool, providing essential UV protection that shields color. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

The death penalty in the state has largely been tied up in litigation over an agreement related to the coronavirus pandemic that defense lawyers contend temporarily shields many death row residents from execution. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Homeowners selling a primary residence who meet certain IRS conditions can qualify for a tax break, known as the Section 121 exclusion, that shields up to $250,000 of profits for single filers and $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. — Annie Nova,sarah Agostino,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Banning corporate cross-border stablecoins shields Pretoria’s currency controls at the direct expense of corporate productivity. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Bert shields Stuart from Wil’s deadly fireball, which leads to a magic fight to the death between the two that destroys most of the comic book shop and ends with Wil’s demise. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

The same can be said about Capricorn, since the sea god has tough armor that shields them from individuals who don’t hold their best interests. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

While laminate has a protective coating that shields it from damage, using the wrong cleaning products will etch away at this top layer and dull its shine. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act shields these companies from legal responsibility for such content. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 15 July 2026