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

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

These troops generally fought with swords and shields, using a method of warfare that involved rapid movement and raids. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

The exemption shields bargained rules related to wages, hours and other working conditions from antitrust scrutiny. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

According to a Universal website launched to address community concerns over the coaster, the park is already utilizing pea gravel to minimize ride vehicle sound, a more than 900-foot-long sound wall and two half-pipe shields to block sound. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Whether Section 230 shields companies from liability over their product design—a defense expected to feature in other litigation against tech firms—could have wider implications for the industry. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Designers must place heavy radiation shields around the reactor to keep crew members safe. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

The Phalanx was composed of men who moved and fought as one cohesive unit, creating an impenetrable wall of interlocking shields. — Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Verb

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

The Justice Department wants to invoke the Westfall Act, which shields government employees from being sued for doing their jobs. — ABC News, 29 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

Malware protection shields your devices from harmful sites, and automatic updates keep your defenses current. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026