armored

• Coberto ou protegido por uma camada externa resistente; equipado para resistir a ataques, danos ou condições severas.

Covered or protected by a tough, resistant outer layer; equipped to withstand attack, damage, or harsh conditions.

1. Equipped with protective platingB2formalamericantechnical

   Provided with a hard, resistant outer layer or covering designed to shield against physical damage, projectiles, or extreme conditions.

   Blindado

   • The heavily ___ convoy moved safely through the dangerous area.
   • An ___ door protected the bank vault from intruders.
   • Police officers now commonly wear ___ vests on duty.
   • An ___ dinosaur like the ankylosaurus had bony plates covering its back.
   • The ancient warriors entered battle on ___ horses.

   Sinônimosbulletproofironcladpaddedprotectedreinforcedshieldedsteel-plated

   Antônimosexposedunarmoredunprotected

2. Emotionally resistantC1formalamerican

   Having a strong psychological defence that makes a person less vulnerable to criticism, insult, or emotional pain.

   Emocionalmente blindado

   • After years of public scrutiny, she had become emotionally ___ and no longer cared.
   • He remained ___ against all the gossip and rumors.
   • A lifetime of hardship had left him completely ___ to fear.
   • It is hard to get through to someone so ___ against personal connection.
   • Her ___ exterior hid a very sensitive heart.

   Sinônimoshardenedimperviousstoicthick-skinnedtoughunflappable

   Antônimosexposedsensitiveunguardedvulnerable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger ou cobrir algo com uma armadura ou revestimento defensivo, geralmente em contextos militares ou de defesa. Também pode significar equipar ou blindar contra danos.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing or covering with protective covering, typically for military or defensive purposes.

1. Equip with protective coveringB2formal

   To provide or cover with a protective layer, typically metal or other strong material.

   Blindar

   • The knights armored themselves before the battle.
   • The vehicle was armored to withstand explosions.
   • They armored the building's windows against potential attacks.

   Sinônimosarmor platecladcoverplateprotectreinforcesheatheshield

2. Prepare for defenseB2formal

   To prepare or strengthen oneself against potential threats or difficulties.

   Blindar-se

   • She armored her heart against further disappointment.
   • The company armored its network against cyber attacks.
   • He armored himself with facts for the debate.

   Sinônimosbracefortifygirdhardenprepareprotectshieldsteelstrengthen