{
  "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"
    ]
  }
}