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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

quarantine

  • abstract
  • beleaguerment
  • block off
  • blockade
  • close off
  • confine
  • confinement
  • containment
  • cordon
  • counterblockade
  • cut off
  • detach
  • detain
  • detention
  • disengage
  • encirclement
  • encompassment
  • hold
  • immure
  • incarcerate
  • incarceration
  • insulate
  • insulation
  • intern
  • internment
  • investment
  • isolate
  • isolation
  • jail
  • keep
  • keep apart
  • lazaretto
  • leaguer
  • remove
  • restrain
  • restrict
  • seal off
  • seclude
  • seclusion
  • segregate
  • segregation
  • separate
  • separation
  • sequester
  • sequestration
  • siege

leaguer

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