shield

Synonyms: absorber aegis armament armor buckler buffer bulwark bumper cover defense escutcheon guard mail rampart safeguard screen security shelter ward

Synonyms: bulwark chamber conceal cover cover all bases cover up defend fend give cover give shelter go to bat for guard harbor haven house ride shotgun roof safeguard screen secure shelter shotgun stonewall take under one’s wing ward off

Antonyms: endanger lay bare open uncover