Containment
Containment noun - The act of containing; keeping something from spreading.
Siege and containment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Siege" instead a noun "Containment".
Siege
Siege noun - The cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies.
Usage example: after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces
Containment and siege are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Containment" instead a noun "Siege".
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