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shield vs protect

protect vs shield

shield is a noun but protect is not a noun.

shield and protect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shield Yes No Yes No
protect No No Yes No
As verbs, protect is a hypernym of shield; that is, protect is a word with a broader meaning than shield:
  • shield: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
shield (noun) protect (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
shield (verb) protect (verb)
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
hold back a thought or feeling about use tariffs to favor domestic industry
Difference between shield and protect

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