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fence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fence

a physical object that blocks the way

  • the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it
Synonyms of fence

barricade, barrier, hedge, wall
Words Related to fence

bar, pale, paling

block, chain, clog, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, handicap, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, obstacle, obstruction, roadblock, stop, stumbling block, trammel

fetter, hobble, manacle, shackle(s)

constraint, curb, restraint, snag

buffer, bulwark, bumper, cushion, dam, fender, pad, rampart
Near Antonyms of fence

door, doorway, entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, gate, portal

break, gap, pass

fence

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of fence

to drive danger or attack away from

  • had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
Synonyms of fence

bulwark, cover, defend, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward
Words Related to fence

avert, prevent

oppose, resist, withstand

battle, contend, fight, war

conserve, preserve, save

buffer, palisade, picket, wall
Phrases Synonymous with fence

stand up for
Near Antonyms of fence

bombard, storm

beset, besiege, overrun

capitulate, cave, submit, yield
Antonyms of fence

assail, assault, attack

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