1. blockade - noun
· a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Synonym(s): encirclement
Hypernym(s): military_action, action
2. blockade - noun
· prevents access or progress
Hypernym(s): obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
3. blockade - verb
· hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonym(s): obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Hypernym(s): prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
4. blockade - verb
· render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
Synonym(s): barricade, block, stop, block_off, block_up, bar
Hypernym(s): obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close_up
5. blockade - verb
· obstruct access to
Synonym(s): block_off
Hypernym(s): obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close_up
6. blockade - verb
· impose a blockade on
Synonym(s): seal_off
Hypernym(s): besiege, beleaguer, surround, hem_in, circumvent
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