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Synonyms
block·ade (blŏ-kād́)

[Probably block, + -ade (as in barricade).]

noun 

  1. The isolation of a nation, area, city, or harbor by hostile ships or forces in order to prevent the entrance and exit of traffic and commerce.
  2. The forces used to effect this isolation.

transitive verb: -ad·ed, -ad·ing, -ades. 

To set up a blockade against. See synonyms at besiege

derivatives

block·ad́er
noun