Blocking
Blocking noun - The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.
Protecting and blocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protecting" instead a noun "Blocking".
Protecting
Protecting adjective - Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
Blocking and protecting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blocking" instead a noun "Protecting".
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Dark Chronicle improved the Defend command over its predecessor, greatly reducing (or entirely blocking) incoming damage, protecting the player from being knocked to the ground.
Source: Defend Command -
Following her Villainous Breakdown, she upgrades this to a full mask taken from one of her Ninja Khan, which is both better at blocking out the light (which she now has a pathological aversion to) and has the pragmatic purpose of protecting her from onions.
Source: Fan Fic / Queen of All Oni
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