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human shield

noun

Definitions

  1. Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an…

    Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an enemy from attacking those targets.

  2. Third parties used cynically to divert attention away from accusations against oneself.

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