What is another word for human shield?
Pronunciation: [hjˈuːmən ʃˈiːld] (IPA) 
A human shield is a term used to describe the situation in which an individual or a group of people are used as a barrier to protect a target. Synonyms for a human shield include the terms "meat shield" or "body shield". The term "meat shield" is a derogatory term often used to describe a person, or group of people, used as a human shield for military or hostage situations. "Body shield" is a more general term and is used to refer to the act of placing oneself in harm's way in order to protect an individual or a group from danger. Other synonyms for human shields include "protective shield", "defensive shield", or "protective barrier".
