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FORTRESS Synonyms

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

bulwark
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

• a fencelike structure around a deck

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

verb

• defend with a bulwark

fort
nounn
noun

• a fortified military post where troops are stationed

• a fortified defensive structure

verb

• gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• station (troops) in a fort

stronghold
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

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

fortification
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)

garrison
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fortified military post where troops are stationed

• United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)

• the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place

verb

• station (troops) in a fort or garrison

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

rampart
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

redoubt
nounn
noun

• (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

• an entrenched stronghold or refuge

Best Hypernyms For FORTRESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fortress, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
building construction defence defense edifice entity establishment facility object place stronghold structure thing
Phrases (1)
defensive structure

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