Blockade and Impasse

Blockade

Blockade noun - The cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies.

Impasse and blockade are semantically related in obstruction topic. In some cases you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Blockade".

Impasse

Impasse noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Blockade and impasse are semantically related in obstruction topic. Sometimes you can use "Blockade" instead a noun "Impasse".

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible
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