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Etymology
1. blockade
noun. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.
Synonyms
- besieging
- action
- siege
- beleaguering
- military blockade
- military action
- naval blockade
Antonyms
- show
- refrain
- let
- advantage
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Blockade
- underplayed
- promenade
- metrodade
- underpaid
- unafraid
- serenade
- portrayed
- palisade
- overstayed
- overplayed
- masquerade
- lemonade
- downgrade
- displayed
- disobeyed
- colonnade
- brascade
- usaid
- upgrade
- unswayed
- replayed
- prepaid
- persuade
- overpaid
- mislaid
- mcquaide
- mcquaid
- mcquade
- mcglade
- mcdaid
Sentences with blockade
1. Noun, singular or mass
In contrast, the Confederacy was cut off by the Union blockade and was not aided by foreign governments.
2. Verb, base form
The Union had a strong navy that it used to blockade Confederate ports.
2. blockade-runner
noun. a ship that runs through or around a naval blockade.
Antonyms
- disembark
3. blockade
verb. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] obstruct access to.
Synonyms
- impede
- block
- obturate
- occlude
- jam
- block off
- close up
Antonyms
- permit
- decriminalize
- allow
- widen
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. blockade
noun. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] prevents access or progress.
Synonyms
- impedimenta
- obstruction
- obstructer
- obstructor
Antonyms
- natural object
- unstuff
- bring to
- unfreeze
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. blockade
verb. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Synonyms
- stymie
- forestall
- hinder
- foreclose
- block
- forbid
- bottleneck
- check
- stonewall
- hang
- filibuster
- embarrass
- preclude
- stymy
- prevent
Antonyms
- activeness
- attack
- start
- stay
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. blockade
verb. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] impose a blockade on.
Synonyms
- surround
- besiege
- beleaguer
- hem in
- seal off
Antonyms
- remember
- ability
- decriminalise
- legalize
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. blockade
verb. ['ˌblɑːˈkeɪd'] render unsuitable for passage.
Synonyms
- obstruct
- impede
- block
- close off
- obturate
- occlude
- jam
- bar
- block off
- close up
- barricade
- close
- shut off
- stop
Antonyms
- differ
- disagree
- derestrict
- activity
Etymology
- -ade (English)
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))