Sic and Shield

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Sic verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

Usage example: commanded the pit bull to “sic 'em”

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Shield is an antonym for sic.

Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Sic is an antonym for shield.

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

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Shield and Sic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sic/shield

Sic & Shield. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/sic/shield>.

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