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blockades
noun(block-ade)
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Synonyms: encirclement,
blockades
verb(block-ade)
render unsuitable for passage
Synonyms: bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, stop,
blockades
verb(block-ade)
obstruct access to
Synonyms: block off,
blockades
verb(block-ade)
impose a blockade on
Synonyms: seal off,
blockades
verb(block-ade)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Synonyms: block, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy,
blockades
noun(block-ade)
prevents access or progress

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