Mind
Mind verb - To take charge of especially on behalf of another.
Usage example: the salesperson will mind the store while the manager goes out to lunch
Shield
Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good mind | good shield |
| full | full mind | full shield |
| normal | normal mind | normal shield |
| perfect | perfect mind | perfect shield |
| Other adjectives: original, single, simple, strong, powerful, entire, real, massive, great, weak, capable, new, planetary, literal. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Emma has the ability to block Xavier's mind-reading powers, and cover herself in diamond-like skin to shield her mind.
Source: Film / X-Men: First Class -
A shield that prevents other telepaths from entering their mind, unless the other telepath is strong enough to break through the shield.
Source: Literature / Firebird Trilogy - Notably, the shield not only protects against most any attack a four-star monster can throw at it, but, as a one-time bonus, can defend against magic, including, but not limited to mind control.
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