Words Like BLOCKADE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to BLOCKADE.
22 Alternative Words Similar to blockade
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Verb Hypernym
3 examples of blockade
1
the blockade of the ports of an enemy
2
stop the busy road
3
barricade the streets
10 definitions of blockade
1
The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies.
2
An obstruction to passage.
3
interference with transmission of a physiological signal, or a physiological reaction.
4
To shut up, as a town or fortress, by investing it with troops or vessels or war for the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the introduction of supplies. See note under blockade, n.
5
Hence, to shut in so as to prevent egress.
6
To obstruct entrance to or egress from.
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render unsuitable for passage
9
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
10
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy