Blockade — synonyms, definition

1. blockade (Noun)

assault bar barricade barrier bootleg bout check congestion constriction deterrent encirclement fence go hindrance hooch hurdle impasse impediment moonshine obstacle • • •

blockade (Noun) — (military) a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.

blockade (Noun) — Prevents access or progress.

action impediment impedimenta military action obstructer obstruction obstructor beleaguering besieging military blockade naval blockade siege

2. blockade (Verb)

bar barricade block block off block up boycott confine demonstrate embarrass encircle fortify hinder isolate march obstruct picket protest rally seal off shut in • • •

blockade (Verb) — Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. ex. "His brother blockaded him at every turn"

blockade (Verb) — Render unsuitable for passage. ex. "blockade the streets"

blockade (Verb) — Obstruct access to.

blockade (Verb) — Impose a blockade on.

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