Synonyms for

Armored

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

Definition

protected by armor; covered with a protective layer.

Synonyms & similar words

unarmored armor panoplied armoured armour armoured shielded fortified protected reinforced strengthened covered guarded defended secured battlemented hardened ironclad plated bulletproof resistant tough invulnerable unassailable impregnable

Synonyms by register

Formal

protected fortified shielded reinforced

Informal

tough hardened bulletproof

Literary

panoplied steel-clad mail-clad

Antonyms

unprotected vulnerable defenseless exposed unarmored unguarded

Common collocations

  • armored vehicle
  • armored car
  • armored division
  • armored personnel carrier
  • armored fist
  • armored knight
  • armored train

Word family

noun armor
verb arm
adjective armored
adverb armoredly

Usage note

While 'armored' primarily refers to physical protection, it can be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is emotionally or psychologically protected.

Example sentences

  1. The tank had an armored exterior to protect the soldiers inside.
  2. The police officers wore armored vests for added protection.
  3. The castle walls were heavily armored to prevent invasion.
  4. The truck was armored to transport valuable goods safely.
  5. The robot had an armored body to withstand attacks.

Quotes

  • She wore her pain like armor, not because she was strong, but because she was too weak for anything else.
  • The strongest armor is the one forged in the hottest flame.
  • Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

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