blockade
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[ noun ] (military) a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Synonyms Used in print (87th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record....)Blockade is one answer offered by experts . Another strategy - bolder and tougher - was also attracting notice in Washington : a naval and air blockade to cut Cuba off from the world , destroy Castro . Blockade , in the view of military and civilian experts , could restore teeth to the Monroe_Doctrine . It is the strategy of blockade , therefore , that is suddenly at the center of attention of administration officials , Members of Congress , officers in the Pentagon . Three requirements go_with a blockade : It must be proclaimed ; the blockading force must be powerful enough to enforce it ; and it must be enforced without discrimination . Related terms |
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[ verb ] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Examples "His brother blocked him at every turn" Related terms prevent hang check stonewall bottleneck filibuster blockage stymie obstructionist obstruction |
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[ noun ] prevents access or progress
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