Blockaded Synonyms

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. blocked
  2. barred
  3. embarrassed
  4. stymied
  5. stopped
  6. hindered
  7. barricaded
  8. obstructed
To surround with hostile troops
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sieged
  2. invested
  3. besieged
  4. beset
  5. beleaguered
Preventing entry or exit or a course of action
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. barricaded
  2. barred

Blockaded Sentence Examples

  • Buenos Aires was in 1838 blockaded by a French fleet; but Rosas stood firm.

  • Not having sufficient materiel for two sieges, he laid siege to San Sebastian only, and blockaded Pampeluna.

  • The others were blockaded in Cadiz.

  • Here he was besieged by Don Frederick of Toledo, Alva's natural son, who blockaded all approach to the town.

  • By the end of May the city was blockaded by land and sea, and in July the bombardment began.

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