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blockade

/blɑˈkeɪd/noun, verb2 syllables

Blockade means: render unsuitable for passage.

Synonyms for blockade17

noun, as in a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

encirclement

verb, as in render unsuitable for passage

barricade, block, stop, block off, block up, bar, obstruct

verb, as in hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass

verb, as in obstruct access to

block off

verb, as in impose a blockade on

seal off

also used for blockade

antagonism, receptor antagonism, prime, embargo

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What does blockade mean?6

verb

1

render unsuitable for passage“block the way”

2

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of“His brother blocked him at every turn”

3

obstruct access to

4

impose a blockade on

noun

1

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

2

prevents access or progress

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with blockade?58

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All 58 rhymes for blockade, grouped by syllable

Blockade in a sentence

  • In front of the embassy, there was a large blockade.rul
  • When will the blockade at the port be lifted?sundown
  • The occupying forces continued to blockade the only road leading into the village.AlanF_US
  • A blockade can be a legitimate tool in a democracy.Miktsoanit
  • I am not hindered by the blockade on the street.DuosDragonPolyglot
  • Under international law, the blockade on Gaza has to be lifted unconditionally.OsoHombre
  • The blockade by Britain and the other allies was very successful.Source_VOA
  • The people of Gaza are living under a crippling blockade.OsoHombre

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Forms of blockade

as a noun

plural
blockades

as a verb

past tense
blockaded
present participle
blockading
third-person singular
blockades
past participle
blockaded