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Noun
S:
(n)
blockade
,
encirclement
(a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy)
S:
(n)
blockade
(prevents access or progress)
Verb
S:
(v)
obstruct
,
blockade
,
block
,
hinder
,
stymie
,
stymy
,
embarrass
(hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of)
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
S:
(v)
barricade
,
block
,
blockade
,
stop
,
block off
,
block up
,
bar
(render unsuitable for passage)
"block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
S:
(v)
blockade
,
block off
(obstruct access to)
S:
(v)
blockade
,
seal off
(impose a blockade on)