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wall
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1 a physical object that blocks the way an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians Synonyms of wall barricade, fence, hedge, barrierWords Related to wall 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, rampartNear Antonyms of wall door, doorway, entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, gate, portal; break, gap, pass
2 means or method of defending investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department Synonyms of wall aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, defense, wardWords Related to wall arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, strongholdNear Antonyms of wall aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive
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