SIEGE OF SYRACUSE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase siege of syracuse. (close relations)
Definition of SIEGE OF SYRACUSE
Best Alternative Words for SIEGE OF SYRACUSE
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| aggression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||||
| attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
| blockade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy • prevents access or progress verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • render unsuitable for passage • obstruct access to • impose a blockade on | ||||||||
| bombardment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target • the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays) • an attack by dropping bombs | ||||||||
| encirclement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy | ||||||||
| syracuse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a city in central New York, the county seat of Onondaga County • a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC • the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) • the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse | ||||||||
