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enfilading

The word “enfilading” has 4 syllables: en-fi-lad-ing

It's pronounced as /ˌɑnfəˈleɪdɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for enfilading?

In the thesaurus, “enfilading” has 17 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for enfilading along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for enfilading

Antonyms for enfilading

Meanings of enfilading

  • verb
    1. To rake (something) with gunfire.
    2. To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
    3. To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.

Example Sentences

  • The troops were vulnerable to enfilading fire from the hillside.
  • The general planned an enfilading attack along the enemy’s flank.
  • The fortress was protected against enfilading artillery fire.
  • The soldiers advanced carefully to avoid enfilading shots.
  • The narrow pass made the army an easy target for enfilading attacks.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to enfilading, such as: assailing, assaulting, attacking, battering, blitzing, blitzkrieging, bombarding.

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