BUCKLER Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

buckler

noun

ˈbə-klər

Definition of buckler

as in shield

means or method of defending a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny

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Recent Examples of buckler Hurling a few 12-to-6 knee-bucklers can thwart the opponent’s smooth rhythm. — Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Golden shield fern, broad buckler fern, basket fern, hart's tongue fern, soft-shield fern, evergreen maidenhair, and more. — Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023 So the film pays bemused tribute not only to one of Disneyland’s most popular rides but those old swash-bucklers who once graced movie screens. — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckler

Noun

Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026

Definition of shield

Noun

The official added that the administration’s broader message to allies remains focused on increasing defense spending and military readiness.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

McBride said Robinson's DNA was found on the towel and the rifle, and similar ammunition was found at his home.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Explosions at Ndjili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggered by a fire in an ammunition dump, kill more than 100 people.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

Alarum also says its SDKs are meant for bandwidth-sharing with notice, consent and safeguards.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards.

— Rawad Baroud, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

Officials have not reported discovering caches containing cash, gold or weapons and have not publicly commented on the broader allegations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
The department will also deploy counterterrorism resources, explosive detection K-9s, bomb squad personnel and heavy weapons teams, along with plain clothes officers and a harbor unit for the waterways.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of weapon

Noun

Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026