67 entries under shield topic. ×

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soften(verb, calm, dull, place, quiet)
13
pad(noun, verb, support, cover, line)
12
pillow(noun, verb, support, help, aid)
11
bolster(noun, verb, support, help, boost)
10
deaden(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, suppress)
9
insulate(verb, support, close, cover, keep)
5
dampen(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, subdue)
5
muffle(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, suppress)
5
protect(verb, place, cover, keep, defend)
5
support(noun, verb, help, cover, keep)
4
buttress(verb, support, help, boost, sustain)
4
cover(noun, verb, support, keep, secure)
4
cradle(verb, support, protect, pad)
4
suppress(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, protect)
3
defend(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
3
keep(verb, support, cover, secure, defend)
3
shelter(verb, support, place, cover, keep)
2
bulwark(noun, verb, support, help, cover)
2
champion(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
2
cocoon(verb, cover, separate, line, protect)
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