bastions

The word “bastions” has 2 syllables: bas-tions

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.ti.ənz/


What is synonym and antonym for bastions?

In the thesaurus, “bastions” has 22 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for bastions along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bastions

Meanings of bastions

  • noun
    1. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
    2. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
    3. A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
  • verb
    1. To furnish with a bastion.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient bastions of the castle still stand strong after centuries.
  • Many cities have bastions of art and culture that attract tourists.
  • The bastions of democracy must be protected at all costs.
  • The soldiers fortified the bastions before the enemy arrived.
  • Universities are often considered bastions of knowledge and learning.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms or another words to bastions, such as: alcazars, battlements, blockhouses, breastworks, bulwarks, bunkers, casbahs.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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laagers

garrison houses

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  • assails
  • assaults
  • attacks
  • barracks
  • bases
  • bastions
  • battlefronts
  • battles
  • beachheads
  • beleaguers
  • besets
  • besieges
  • blockades
  • blockhouses
  • bridgeheads
  • bunkers
  • camps
  • cantonments
  • centers
  • charges
  • citadels
  • combats
  • conquers
  • crushes
  • despoils
  • dominates
  • dugouts
  • emplacements
  • encroaches
  • fields
  • fights
  • footholds
  • footings
  • fortifications
  • fortresses
  • forts
  • fronts
  • garrison houses
  • harasses
  • headquarters
  • holds
  • infringes
  • installations
  • invades
  • invests
  • laagers
  • leaguers
  • loots
  • marauds
  • occupies
  • outposts
  • overcomes
  • overpowers
  • overruns
  • overwhelms
  • pillages
  • plunders
  • posts
  • raids
  • ransacks
  • ravages
  • redoubts
  • rushes
  • sacks
  • staging areas
  • staging grounds
  • stations
  • storms
  • strikes
  • strips
  • strongholds
  • subdues
  • subjects
  • subjugates
  • toeholds
  • trespasses
  • vanquishes

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