SHELTERING Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word sheltering. (close relations)
shelter
Best Alternative Words for SHELTERING
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| defending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring | ||||||||
| protecting | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | ||||||||
| shielding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of shielding from harm • a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay • shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference | ||||||||
| harboring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To provide a harbor or safe place for. • To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water. • To drive (a hunted stag) to covert. • To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind. | ||||||||
| safeguarding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war verb • make safe • escort safely | ||||||||
| protection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of protecting someone or something • a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • the condition of being protected • kindly endorsement and guidance • the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | ||||||||
| tax shelter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings | ||||||||
