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Blockade

Definition of Blockade

  • 1. A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy Noun
  • 2. Prevents access or progress Noun
  • 3. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Verb
  • 4. Render unsuitable for passage Verb
  • 5. Obstruct access to Verb
  • 6. Impose a blockade on Verb

Synonyms for word "blockade"

  • encirclement
  • seal off
  • block off
  • bar
  • barricade
  • block
  • block off
  • block up
  • stop
  • block
  • embarrass
  • hinder
  • obstruct
  • stymie
  • stymy

Semanticaly linked words with "blockade"

  • action
  • military action
  • naval blockade
  • beleaguering
  • besieging
  • military blockade
  • siege
  • armed forces
  • armed services
  • military
  • military machine
  • war machine
  • stonewall
  • forbid
  • foreclose
  • forestall
  • preclude
  • prevent
  • filibuster
  • check
  • hang
  • bottleneck
  • impediment
  • impedimenta
  • obstructer
  • obstruction
  • obstructor
  • block
  • close up
  • impede
  • jam
  • obstruct
  • obturate
  • occlude
  • block off
  • close off
  • shut off
  • close
  • block
  • obstruct
  • block
  • close up
  • impede
  • jam
  • obstruct
  • obturate
  • occlude
  • beleaguer
  • besiege
  • circumvent
  • hem in
  • surround

Hyponims for word "blockade"

  • action
  • military action
  • impediment
  • impedimenta
  • obstructer
  • obstruction
  • obstructor
Etymology for blockade
  • etymological origin of -ade
  • etymological origin of block
  • is derived from blockaded
  • is derived from blockades
  • is derived from blockading
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