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blockade n. [
encirclement] a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
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blockade v. [
obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
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blockade n. prevents access or progress
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blockade v. [
barricade, block, stop, block off, block up, bar] render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
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blockade v. [
block off] obstruct access to
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