shielded

Meaning 1: Warfare

A piece of armor carried on the arm or held in the hand, used for protection against blows or missiles.

Examples

• The Roman legionaries advanced, their large rectangular shields locked together.
• He used his shield to deflect the sword thrust.

Meaning 2: Protection

A person or thing that protects or defends someone or something.

Examples

• The king was a shield for his people against foreign invaders.
• She acted as a shield for her younger brother, taking the blame.

Meaning 3: Figurative

A symbol of protection, honor, or authority, often used in heraldry.

Examples

• The family crest featured a shield with a lion rampant.
• The national emblem is a shield bearing the country's flag.

Meaning 4: Verb

To protect someone or something from harm or danger.

Examples

• The thick walls shielded the inhabitants from the noise.
• He shielded his eyes from the bright sun.

Pronunciation: /ʃiːld/

How to Use shielded

shield from (prepositional phrase)

To protect from something harmful. — "The roof shielded the house from the rain."

shield against (prepositional phrase)

To protect against a specific threat or danger. — "The government introduced measures to shield the economy against inflation."

shield someone/something (verb)

To protect someone or something. — "The company tried to shield its profits from taxation."

Synonyms of shielded

Words with a similar meaning to shielded:

• protection
• defense
• guard
• bulwark

Antonyms of shielded

Words with the opposite meaning to shielded:

• attack
• vulnerability