Synonyms for

Shielding

Verb / ˈʃi:ldɪŋ / Another word for shielding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of protecting or defending someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

screen harbour harbor shield protection defense guarding screening covering sheltering safeguarding preservation barrier armor fortification security safety shield warding bulwark armament protectionism immunization isolation

Synonyms by register

Formal

protection defense safeguarding security

Informal

cover guard block screen

Literary

bulwark rampart aegis

Antonyms

exposure vulnerability openness defenselessness unprotection nakedness

Common collocations

  • radiation shielding
  • electromagnetic shielding
  • heat shielding
  • shielding effectiveness
  • shielding material
  • personal shielding
  • shielding gas

Word family

noun shield
verb shield
adjective shielded

Usage note

Primarily used in technical contexts like physics or engineering to describe the act of blocking harmful substances or radiation. Can also be used more generally for protection.

Example sentences

  1. The goalie was shielding the net from the opposing team's shots.
  2. The soldiers were shielding the civilians from the enemy's attack.
  3. The umbrella was shielding me from the rain.
  4. The lead apron was shielding the technician from the x-ray radiation.
  5. The fence was shielding the backyard from the neighboring dogs.

Quotes

  • A shield is a protective device, meant to safeguard us from harm.
  • The strongest shield against harmful words is silence.
  • The best shield against bad luck is a good attitude.

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