walling

The word “walling” has 2 syllables: wall-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɔː.lɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for walling?

In the thesaurus, “walling” has 21 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for walling along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for walling

  • block
  • buffering
  • circling
  • circumscribing
  • closing in
  • conserving
  • encircle
  • encircling
  • enclosing
  • environing
  • inclosing
  • opposing
  • palisading
  • picketing
  • preserving
  • preventing
  • resisting
  • ringing
  • saving
  • surrounding
  • withstanding

Antonyms for walling

  • assailing
  • assaulting
  • attacking

Meanings of walling

  • verb
    1. To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.
    2. To boil.
    3. To well, as water; spring.
    4. To make a wall knot on the end of (a rope).
  • noun
    1. A group of walls.
    2. Material used for walls.
    3. A method of torture in which a person's neck is encircled by a collar, which is then used to slam the person against a wall.

Example Sentences

  • The construction crew is walling off the new office space to create separate rooms.
  • After the flood, they began walling the basement to prevent future water damage.
  • The ancient city was known for its impressive stone walling.
  • She spent the afternoon walling her garden to keep the rabbits out.
  • The artist was walling the gallery with new, modern sculptures.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to walling, such as: assailing, assaulting, attacking, block, buffering, circling, circumscribing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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palisading

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  • conserving
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  • opposing
  • picketing
  • preserving
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  • warring

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