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Shielded: meaning, definitions and examples

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shielded

 

[ ˈʃiːldɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

protected

Protected from danger, harm, or attack by something such as a shield or armor.

Synonyms

defended, guarded, protected

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were shielded from the enemy's arrows by their shields.
  • The new law was designed to keep consumers shielded from unfair business practices.
Context #2 | Verb

concealed

To protect or hide someone or something from danger, harm, or attack.

Synonyms

conceal, guard, protect

Examples of usage

  • The witness was shielded from view to prevent retaliation.
  • The thick fog shielded the castle from sight.

Translations

Translations of the word "shielded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blindado

🇮🇳 संरक्षित

🇩🇪 geschützt

🇮🇩 terlindung

🇺🇦 захищений

🇵🇱 chroniony

🇯🇵 防護された

🇫🇷 protégé

🇪🇸 protegido

🇹🇷 korunaklı

🇰🇷 보호된

🇸🇦 محمي

🇨🇿 chráněný

🇸🇰 chránený

🇨🇳 受保护的

🇸🇮 zaščiten

🇮🇸 varinn

🇰🇿 қорғалған

🇬🇪 დაცული

🇦🇿 qorunan

🇲🇽 protegido

Word origin

The word 'shielded' originates from the Old English word 'scield', which means a protective device or a defensive weapon. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of protecting or concealing someone or something from harm. The concept of shielding has evolved over time to include not only physical protection but also metaphorical protection from various dangers and threats.

See also: shield, shielding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,875, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.