Textual thesaurus for "blockade"

(noun) encirclement

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

(verb) seal off

impose a blockade on

(verb) block off

obstruct access to

(verb) stop, bar, barricade, block, block off, block up

render unsuitable for passage

block the way; barricade the streets; stop the busy road

(verb) stymie, stymy, hinder, obstruct, embarrass, block

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

His brother blocked him at every turn