BLOCKADE

(noun) a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
synonyms : encirclement
(noun) prevents access or progress
(verb) impose a blockade on
synonyms : seal off
(verb) obstruct access to
synonyms : block off
(verb) render unsuitable for passage
"block the way", "barricade the streets", "stop the busy road"
synonyms : bar , barricade , block , block off , block up , stop
tourists were extremly inconvenienced at the barring of travel through certain routes on the day of the Presidential visit. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
synonyms : block , embarrass , hinder , obstruct , stymie , stymy
The threat of being caught on tape did little to stymie drivers who ignore school bus warnings. -added by Administrator

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