barricade
The word “barricade” has 3 syllables: bar-ri-cade
It's pronounced as /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for barricade?
In the thesaurus, “barricade” has 56 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for barricade along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for barricade
- bar
- barrier
- blank wall
- block
- blockade
- bolt
- buffer
- bulwark
- bumper
- chain
- clog
- constraint
- crimp
- curb
- cushion
- dam
- defend
- deterrent
- dike
- drag
- embarrassment
- encumbrance
- fence
- fender
- fetter
- fortify
- gate
- guard
- handicap
- hedge
- hindrance
- hobble
- hurdle
- impediment
- inhibition
- interference
- let
- lock
- manacle
- obstacle
- obstruct
- obstruction
- pad
- pale
- paling
- palisade
- rampart
- restraint
- roadblock
- shut in
- snag
- stockade
- stop
- stumbling block
- trammel
- wall
Antonyms for barricade
- aid
- allow
- break
- door
- doorway
- entrance
- entranceway
- entry
- entryway
- gap
- gate
- help
- open
- opening
- pass
- portal
- reopen
- unbar
- unblock
- unbolt
Meanings of barricade
- noun
- A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence.
- An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.
- (in the plural) A place of confrontation.
- verb
- To close or block a road etc., using a barricade.
- To keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port.
Example Sentences
- Protesters built a barricade to block the entrance to the building.
- The police set up a barricade to keep the crowd under control.
- He used furniture to form a makeshift barricade at the door.
- The soldiers reinforced the barricade as the enemy approached.
- Flames lit up the night behind the burning barricade.
On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barricade, such as: aid, allow, bar, barrier, blank wall, block, blockade.
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