SHIELDED Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in protected

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verb

past tense of shield

as in defended

to drive danger or attack away from celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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as in covered

to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

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Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.

Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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