human shield
ˈhjuːmən ʃiːld
Definition

Definition of human shield - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
warfare tacticperson used to deter attacks on a target
  • The captors used hostages as a human shield during the siege.
2.
figurativeperson used to protect someone from blame, criticism, or scrutiny
  • The manager used junior staff as human shields during the scandal.
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Expressions with human

human billboardn.
person paid to wear advertisements
He worked as a human billboard to earn extra money.
human touchn.
ability to interact warmly with others
Her human touch made everyone feel welcome.
only humanadj.
having human flaws or making mistakes
Don't be too hard on him; he's only human.
that's only humanexp.
natural for people to make mistakes or feel emotions
Don't worry about the error; that's only human.
err is humanexp.
express that making mistakes is normal for people
Remember, err is human, so don't be too hard on yourself.
human plans, divine laughsexp.
saying that careful plans can fail through forces beyond human control
Our picnic was canceled by rain—human plans, divine laughs.

Expressions with shield

lower one's shieldv.
become less defensive or guarded
After a while, he began to lower his shield and open up.
behind the shieldadv.
in a position of defense or safety
The soldiers stayed behind the shield during the attack.
safety shieldn.
protective barrier or cover that blocks danger from reaching people
The machine must not run unless the safety shield is closed.
shield the truthv.
hide facts so other people do not learn what happened
They tried to shield the truth from the public.
face shieldn.
protective cover worn on face to block hazards
Wear a face shield when working with chemicals.
shield from criticismv.
protect someone from negative comments or judgments
The manager tried to shield the team from criticism after the loss.
raise the shieldv.
increase protection or defense
The company raised the shield against cyber threats.
shield bugn.
insect with a shield-like shape
The shield bug rested on the leaf.
riot shieldn.
lightweight handheld shield used for crowd or riot control
The officer raised his riot shield to block the thrown object.
dress shieldn.
pad to prevent sweat stains on clothes
She wore a dress shield to keep her blouse dry.

Terms related to human shield

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Examples of human shield in a sentence

  • Using civilians as a human shield is a violation of international law.
  • The executive treated the spokesperson as a human shield.
  • She refused to become a human shield for the director.

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  1. French:bouclier humain, personne servant de fusible, ...
  2. German:menschliches Schutzschild, Bauernopfer, ...
  3. Italian:scudo umano, capro espiatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:escudo humano, chivo expiatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:escudo humano, bode expiatório, ...
  6. Chinese:人肉盾牌, 挡箭牌, ...
  7. Japanese:人間の盾, 盾役, ...
  8. Arabic:دِرْع بَشَرِي, كَبْشُ فِداء, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָגֵן אֱנוֹשִׁי, אָדָם שֶׁמְּשַׁמֵּשׁ מָגֵן מִפְּנֵי בִּיקֹּרֶת אוֹ אַשְׁמָה, ...
  10. Russian:живой щит, козёл отпущения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:живий щит, людина, якою прикриваються від звинувачень чи критики, ...
  12. Hindi:मानव ढाल, दोष से बचाने के लिए आगे किया गया व्यक्ति, ...

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