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Synonyms & Similar Words
protecting
defending
shielding
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harboring
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screening
covering
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preserving
saving
rescuing
asylum
refuge
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Meaning of Sheltering
The primary meaning of the word "sheltering" is to provide a safe or secure place for someone or something.
Definitions
- To provide shelter for someone or something, especially from bad weather, danger, or harm
- To give someone or something protection from a difficult or unpleasant situation
- To provide a place of safety or refuge for someone or something
Etymology of Sheltering
The word "sheltering" comes from the Old English word "scylte" or "scield" meaning shield, and the Old English word "hieran" meaning to shield or protect
The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "skeldiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "skel-" meaning to cover or protect
Historically, the word has been used to describe providing protection or a safe place for people, animals, or objects from harm or danger
Example Uses
- The family was sheltering in the basement during the tornado warning
- The charity is sheltering homeless people in the city
- The trees provided shelter from the strong winds
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exposing
revealing
uncovering
disclosing
abandoning
forsaking
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
leaving
deserting
exposing
unveiling
opening
laying bare
uncovering
unshielding
unveiling
laying open
exposing
revealing