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protect vs shield

shield vs protect

protect is not a noun while shield is a noun.

protect and shield both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protect No No Yes No
shield Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shield is a hyponym of protect; that is, shield is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protect:
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  • shield: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Other hyponyms of protect include cover for, immunise, immunize, overprotect, look out, cover, guard, ward, defend, guard, hold, screen, charm, fence, fence in, palisade, surround, wall, safeguard, cover, cover, mothproof, body guard, insure, cover, keep, preserve.
protect (noun) shield (noun)
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
a protective covering or structure
protect (verb) shield (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
use tariffs to favor domestic industry hold back a thought or feeling about
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