Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun aegis

2 senses of aegis

Sense 1
auspices, protection, aegis -- (kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council")
       => endorsement, indorsement -- (the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements")

Sense 2
breastplate, aegis, egis -- (armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass)
       => armor plate, armour plate, armor plating, plate armor, plate armour -- (specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire)