encirclement
The word “encirclement” has 4 syllables: en-cir-cle-ment
It's pronounced as /ɛnˈsɝː.kəl.mənt/
What is synonym and antonym for encirclement?
In the thesaurus, “encirclement” has 17 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for encirclement along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for encirclement
- beleaguerment
- blockade
- confinement
- containment
- counterblockade
- encompassment
- incarceration
- insulation
- internment
- investment
- isolation
- leaguer
- quarantine
- seclusion
- segregation
- sequestration
- siege
Example Sentences
- The general planned the encirclement of the enemy forces to cut off their retreat.
- The city fell after a long encirclement that starved its inhabitants.
- The strategy of encirclement has been used in warfare for centuries.
- Protesters formed an encirclement around the building to prevent entry.
- The wolves executed a swift encirclement of their prey before attacking.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to encirclement, such as: beleaguerment, blockade, confinement, containment, counterblockade, encompassment, incarceration.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- beleaguerment
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- encirclement
- encompassment
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- incarceration
- insulate
- insulation
- intern
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- investment
- isolate
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- lazaretto
- leaguer
- remove
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- seclude
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- segregate
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- separate
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- sequester
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leaguer
- accessory
- accomplice
- assail
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- associate
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- barricade
- beleaguer
- beleaguerment
- beset
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- block
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- co-worker
- coadjutor
- coalitionist
- collaborator
- colleague
- confederate
- confine
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- containment
- counterblockade
- cut off
- dam
- encircle
- encirclement
- encompassment
- friend
- helper
- incarceration
- insulate
- insulation
- internment
- invest
- investment
- isolate
- isolation
- lay siege to
- partner
- quarantine
- seclusion
- segregation
- sequestration
- siege
encompassment
- beleaguerment
- blockade
- confinement
- containment
- counterblockade
- encirclement
- incarceration
- insulation
- internment
- investment
- isolation
- leaguer
- quarantine
- seclusion
- segregation
- sequestration
- siege