13
shield(noun, verb, cover, care, defend)
11
cushion(noun, verb, cover, guard, protection)
11
defense(noun, care, guard, shield, hindrance)
10
fender(noun, piece, guard, defense, safeguard)
10
guard(noun, verb, cover, care, defend)
10
safeguard(noun, verb, care, defend, guard)
10
screen(noun, verb, cover, care, defend)
9
bumper(noun, cover, guard, protection, defense)
8
barrier(noun, support, care, guard, shield)
8
bulwark(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
7
pilot
7
protection(noun, care, guard, shield, shelter)
6
aegis(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
6
barricade(noun, verb, defend, hindrance, defense)
6
buff
6
buffer storage(noun, expression, idiom)
6
polisher
5
soften
4
cowcatcher(noun, defense)
4
pad(noun, security, safeguard, seat, cushion)
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