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CASTLE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word castle. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word castle. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CASTLE

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fortress
nounn
noun

• a fortified defensive structure

palace
nounn
noun

• a large and stately mansion

• the governing group of a kingdom

• a large ornate exhibition hall

• official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)

bastion
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

citadel
nounn
noun

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

keep
verbv
noun

• the financial means whereby one lives

• the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

• a cell in a jail or prison

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• retain possession of

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

• conform one's action or practice to

• stick to correctly or closely

• look after; be the keeper of; have charge of

• maintain by writing regular records

• supply with room and board

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• supply with necessities and support

• fail to spoil or rot

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• to rear

• retain rights to

• store or keep customarily

• have as a supply

• maintain for use and service

• hold and prevent from leaving

• prevent the action or expression of

• prevent (food) from rotting

manor
nounn
noun

• the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

• the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)

stronghold
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

tower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

castling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

fortify
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• add nutrients to

• add alcohol to (beverages)

rook
nounn
noun

• (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

• common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow

verb

• deprive of by deceit

Best Hypernyms For CASTLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for castle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
fortification building chessman go hall manse mansion move munition residence structure
Phrases (3)
chess movechess piecemansion house

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