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bastion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bastion

a structure or place from which one can resist attack
  • the rebel army retreated to its bastion in the mountains to regroup
Synonyms of bastion

castle, citadel, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold
Words Related to bastion

battlement, breastwork, bulwark, earthwork, embattlement, parapet, rampart

bunker, dugout

blockhouse, garrison house

alcazar, casbah (also kasbah)

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