"shield" and "protect"
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"shield" and "protect" are almost the same meaning? what is the differences?
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They can be used as verbs in the same way.
"To shield somebody from harm." is the same as "To protect somebody from harm."
Shield can also be used as a noun.
"The riot police were carrying shields."
Hope that helps.
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