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DONJON Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word donjon. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word donjon. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DONJON

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dungeon
nounn
noun

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

• a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined

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

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

castle
nounn
noun

• a large and stately mansion

• a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack

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

• interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

verb

• move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

citadel
nounn
noun

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

fortress
nounn
noun

• a fortified defensive structure

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

Best Hypernyms For DONJON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for donjon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
fastness stronghold

Alternatives for DUNGEON

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