Stronghold synonyms

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fortress
(Chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
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fort
A permanent army post, as distinguished from a temporary camp
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castle
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.
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fortification (related)
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
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hotbed
A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure; used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants. A hotbed works as a miniature hothouse, i.e. greenhouse.
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center
An area of dense population:
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citadel
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
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haven
A harbor or anchorage; a port.
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refuge (related)
An expediency or shift; action taken to escape trouble or difficulty
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bastion
One that upholds or defends something, as against neglect or unpopularity:
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bulwark
Something serving as a defense or safeguard:
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bunker
(Scotland) A sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat.
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donjon
The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a keep.
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fastness
A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress
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garrison
Troops stationed in a fort or fortified place
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muniment
(Chiefly law) A deed, or other official document kept as proof of ownership or rights or privileges; an archived document. [from 15th c.]
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redoubt
A breastwork outside a fortification, to defend approaches, etc.
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outpost (related)
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chieftain (related)
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remnant (related)
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power-base (related)
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keep
A stronghold; fort; castle
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Stronghold Sentence Examples

  • Sikukuni's stronghold was captured and his forces disbanded.

  • One stronghold was in the north, in which they stood, and one in the south near the entrance to the desert.

  • Moirosi's stronghold was captured and the chief himself was killed.

  • "I don't know it's name.  It was with Lunchmeat at the Immortal stronghold," Jared said, using his nickname for Katie.

  • The surrender of the last Habsburg stronghold, Mantua, on the 2nd of February 1797 left the field clear for the erection of new political institutions.

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