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roadblock vs barricade

barricade vs roadblock

roadblock and barricade both are nouns.

roadblock is not a verb while barricade is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roadblock Yes No No No
barricade Yes No Yes No
As nouns, roadblock and barricade are synonyms defined as:
  • roadblock and barricade: a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
roadblock (noun) barricade (noun)
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
roadblock (verb) barricade (verb)
block off with barricades
prevent access to by barricading
render unsuitable for passage
Difference between roadblock and barricade

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