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wall

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of wall

1 a physical object that blocks the way

an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians

Synonyms of wall

barricade, barrier, fence, hedge

Words 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, rampart

Near 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, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, ward

Words Related to wall

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry

fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms of wall

aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

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