aegis

Noun

Meaning

A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

protection armour guard support breastplate cover security defense screen shield armor preservation backing shelter patronage
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Antonyms

attack execution raid persecution exploitation massacre
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Hypernyms

endorsement plate armor indorsement plate armour armor plate armour plate

Hyponyms

plastron

Related terms

Aegis cruiser

Phrases with the word

under the aegis of

Anagrams

Saige

Examples

The most tyrannical dictatorships the world has known have existed under the aegis of parliaments. Muammar Gaddafi

the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council Source: Internet

Aegis restated a “buy” rating on shares of Gladstone Land in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Source: Internet

Aegis Ashore would also bolster defenses against mass missile attacks from China, which has large inventories of medium-range ballistic missiles. Source: Internet

After the reports broke, WCCO uncovered Facebook posts credited to the account Anthony Caudle, listed on the company’s website as the chairman and co-founder of Atlas Aegis, offering payment of $700 per day — along with $210 per diem — to staff Minnesota. Source: Internet

Also following Wednesday’s approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the 2020 Finance Bill that seeks to provide more tax incentives for Nigerian businesses and individuals has been formally presented to State governors under the aegis of the NEC. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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