Shield and Withstand

Shield

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

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Shield and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shield" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

amount	shield amount	withstand amount
damage	shield damage	withstand damage

Furthermore, Fuu could use her Wind magic to cast Barrier Wind, a shield strong enough to withstand nearly any assault... as long as she's prepared for the attack.

Source: Deflector Shields aka: Deflector Shield
Soyuz's heat shield is massively over-engineered so it can withstand most conceivable reentry angles.

Source: Reentry Scare
Shield and Sword from Suikoden: Shield can withstand anything, and Sword can destroy anything.

Source: Yin-Yang Clash

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