What is another word for armor?

Common synonyms for armor include armour.

What is the opposite of armor?

Antonyms of armor include nakedness, vulnerability, exposure, defenselessness, helplessness.

Synonyms for

Verb / ˈɑ:rmɜ: / Another word for armor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a protective covering worn to prevent injury in battle or a fight

armour protection shield armament mail plate breastplate cuirass shelter safeguard bulwark fortress stronghold barrier covering guard defender ward

Formal

protection defense safeguard shielding

Informal

gear kit protection

Literary

panoply hauberk mail

nakedness vulnerability exposure defenselessness helplessness weakness

adjective armored

Usage note

Armor refers to protective covering, especially for the body. It can be literal (like for a knight) or figurative (like emotional armor).

The knight wore armor to protect himself in battle.
The soldiers needed to armor their vehicles before going into the warzone.
The police officer put on his bulletproof armor before going on duty.
The football player wore armor to protect his body from injury.
The firefighter put on his protective armor before entering the burning building.

I have a suit. It's armor. It stops knives and .45 bullets, cold.
A shield is a piece of armor used to prevent injury in battle. It is used to deflect blows from swords, arrows, and other weapons.
I am Iron Man. The suit and I are one. To turn over the Iron Man suit would be to turn over myself, which is tantamount to indentured servitude or prostitution, depending on what state you're in. You can't have it.

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