dict_dl/en_MWThesaurus/aeg_MWT.json

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{
"aegis":{
"means or method of defending":{
"examples":[
"having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force"
],
"synonyms":[
"ammunition",
"armor",
"buckler",
"cover",
"defense",
"guard",
"protection",
"safeguard",
"screen",
"security",
"shield",
"wall",
"ward"
],
"near synonyms":[
"arm",
"armament",
"munitions",
"weapon",
"weaponry",
"fastness",
"fort",
"fortress",
"palisade",
"stronghold"
],
"near antonyms":[
"aggression",
"assault",
"attack",
"offense",
"offence",
"offensive"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking":{
"examples":[
"a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company"
],
"synonyms":[
"auspice",
"backing",
"patronage",
"sponsorship"
],
"near synonyms":[
"bankrolling",
"endowment",
"financing",
"funding",
"subsidy",
"encouragement",
"fosterage",
"aid",
"assistance",
"help"
],
"near antonyms":[],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
}
}