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block off vs blockade

blockade vs block off

block off is not a noun while blockade is a noun.

block off and blockade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block off No No Yes No
blockade Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block off and blockade are synonyms defined as:
  • block off and blockade: obstruct access to
As verbs, block off and blockade are synonyms defined as:
  • block off and blockade: render unsuitable for passage
Other synonyms of block off include bar, barricade, block, block up, stop.
As verbs, blockade is a hypernym of block off; that is, blockade is a word with a broader meaning than block off:
  • block off: block off the passage through
  • blockade: render unsuitable for passage
Other hypernyms of block off include bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, stop.
block off (noun) blockade (noun)
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
prevents access or progress
block off (verb) blockade (verb)
obstruct access to impose a blockade on
render unsuitable for passage obstruct access to
block off the passage through render unsuitable for passage
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between block off and blockade

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