blockade
/blɑkˈeɪd/
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Definitions
Noun
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Noun
prevents access or progress
Verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Verb
render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
Verb
obstruct access to
Verb
impose a blockade on
Synonyms
bar
barricade
block
block off
block up
embarrass
encirclement
hinder
obstruct
seal off
stop
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