Synonyms of fence

fence 1 of 2

noun

as in wall

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 & Similar Words

• wall
• barricade
• barrier
• hedge
• obstacle
• block
• chain
• hurdle
• bumper
• curb
• rampart
• let
• obstruction
• interference
• paling
• deterrent
• dam
• roadblock
• impediment
• pale
• stumbling block
• bar
• hindrance
• handicap
• stop
• trammel
• fender
• inhibition
• encumbrance
• clog
• snag
• crimp
• restraint
• buffer
• shackle(s)
• cushion
• embarrassment
• constraint
• hobble
• bulwark
• pad
• fetter
• drag
• manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• door
• gate
• entrance
• entry
• doorway
• portal
• entryway
• entranceway
• gap
• pass
• break

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• door
• gate
• entrance
• entry
• doorway
• portal
• entryway
• entranceway
• gap
• pass
• break

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fence

2 of 2

verb

as in to protect

to drive danger or attack away from

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protect
• defend
• guard
• shield
• safeguard
• secure
• keep
• fend
• ward
• screen
• bulwark
• prevent
• cover
• stand up for
• save
• forfend
• war
• oppose
• resist
• picket
• preserve
• wall
• withstand
• avert
• fight
• conserve
• contend
• palisade
• buffer
• battle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attack
• assault
• assail
• cave
• overrun
• beset
• submit
• storm
• yield
• bombard
• besiege
• capitulate

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• attack
• assault
• assail
• cave
• overrun
• beset
• submit
• storm
• yield
• bombard
• besiege
• capitulate

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Phrases Containing fence

• straddle the fence
• on the fence
• fence (in)

• straddle the fence
• on the fence
• fence (in)