Protracted blockade Synonyms

Definitions for Protracted


  • (adjective) relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Definitions for Blockade


  • (noun) the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
  • (verb) to disallow entry into (a place ) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
  • (verb) to surround (as a fortified place ) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication