Resist and Shield

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Shield and resist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shield" instead a verb "Resist".

Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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Resist and shield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Shield".

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

Mage Killer There is a character named Havel the Rock who has high Magic resist armor, a weapon that increases Magic and Pyromancy resistance, and a shield with very high Magic defense.

Source: Video Game / Dark Souls I aka: Dark Souls 1
In a pinch, Haruhi can use her powers to improvise a temporal force shield sturdy enough to resist direct fire from a Strider's wrap cannon. Slider!

Source: Fanfic / Kyon: Big Damn Hero
Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me: Link's shield is able to resist lava, dragon's fire breath, and explosions powerful enough to level an apartment building without even getting scratched.

Source: Western Animation / The Legend of Zelda

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