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BLOCKADE

Definition:

1. [noun] a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
   Synonyms: encirclement
   
   
2. [noun] prevents access or progress
   
   
3. [verb] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
   Synonyms: obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
   
   
4. [verb] render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
   Synonyms: barricade, block, stop, block off, block up, bar
   
   
5. [verb] obstruct access to
   Synonyms: block off
   
   
6. [verb] impose a blockade on
   Synonyms: seal off
   
   

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Related Words:

• stonewall
• filibuster
• check
• hang
• bottleneck
• shut off, block off, close off
• close
• naval blockade
• siege, besieging, beleaguering, military blockade

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