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shield vs protection

protection vs shield

shield and protection both are nouns.

shield is a verb but protection is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shield Yes No Yes No
protection Yes No No No
As nouns, protection is a hypernym of shield; that is, protection is a word with a broader meaning than shield:
  • shield: a protective covering or structure
  • protection: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Other hypernyms of shield include protective cover, protective covering.
shield (noun) protection (noun)
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles the activity of protecting someone or something
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
a protective covering or structure kindly endorsement and guidance
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
defense against financial failure; financial independence
the condition of being protected
shield (verb) protection (verb)
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
hold back a thought or feeling about
Difference between shield and protection

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