Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Blockades.
Blockades - as a noun
A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encirclement18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8military actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevents access or progress
Blockades - as a verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13embarrass13hinder10obstruct12stymie11stymy13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Render unsuitable for passage
Example: "Block the way"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bar5barricade14block13block offblock upstop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13impede11jam12obstruct12obturate10occlude12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government imposed blockades to prevent the protesters from reaching the city center."
"During the war, the enemy constructed blockades to cut off supply routes."
"The blockades on the roads caused a major traffic jam in the city."
"The demonstrators organized blockades outside the parliament building."
"The protestors used blockades to stop the construction of the new factory."
Word Game Points
Is BLOCKADES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blockades is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BLOCKADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is BLOCKADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blockades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBLOCKADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is BLOCKADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blockades is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBLOCKADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
