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BULWARKS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word bulwarks. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bulwarks. (close relations)
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barriers
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

bastions
nounn
noun

• a group that defends a principle

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

• projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

citadels
nounn
noun

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

defenses
nounn
noun

• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

• the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947

• protection from harm

• (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

• the justification for some act or belief

• (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

• the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

• the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

• an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

• a structure used to defend against attack

• a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

• the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

fortifications
nounn
noun

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

• the art or science of strengthening defenses

• the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

fortresses
nounn
noun

• a fortified defensive structure

protections
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the activity of protecting someone or something

• a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

• defense against financial failure; financial independence

• the condition of being protected

• kindly endorsement and guidance

• the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

ramparts
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

safeguards
nounn
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

• make safe

• escort safely

shields
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a protective covering or structure

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

verb

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

strongholds
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

walls
nounn
noun

• an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

• anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

• (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure

• a difficult or awkward situation

• a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

• a layer of material that encloses space

• a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

verb

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

breakwater
nounn
noun

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

groin
nounn
noun

• the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals

• a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

verb

• build with groins

groyne
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

jetty
nounn
noun

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

mole
nounn
noun

• spicy sauce often containing chocolate

• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• a spy who works against enemy espionage

• a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

• small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

rampart
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

seawall
nounn
noun

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

wall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

• anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

• (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure

• a difficult or awkward situation

• a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

• a layer of material that encloses space

• a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

verb

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

Best Hypernyms For BULWARKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bulwarks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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barrier defend embankment barriers defenses fortresses protections safeguards

Alternatives for BARRIERS

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