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fence

The word “fence” has 1 syllable: fence

It's pronounced as /fɛns/

What is synonym and antonym for fence?

In the thesaurus, “fence” has 70 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fence

Antonyms for fence

  • assail
  • assault
  • attack
  • beset
  • besiege
  • bombard
  • break
  • capitulate
  • cave
  • door
  • doorway
  • entrance
  • entranceway
  • entry
  • entryway
  • gap
  • gate
  • overrun
  • pass
  • portal
  • storm
  • submit
  • yield

Meanings of fence

  • noun
    1. A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.
    2. Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
    3. Skill in oral debate.
    4. The art or practice of fencing.
    5. A guard or guide on machinery.
    6. A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
    7. A memory barrier.
  • verb
    1. To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
    2. To defend or guard.
    3. To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.
    4. To engage in the sport of fencing.
    5. To jump over a fence.
    6. To conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers; to hedge; to be evasive.

Example Sentences

  • He painted the wooden fence around the garden.
  • The dog jumped over the fence to chase the squirrel.
  • They built a tall fence for privacy and security.
  • A broken fence can be a hazard in a yard with children.
  • She leaned against the fence, watching the sunset.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fence, such as: assail, assault, attack, avert, bar, barricade, barrier.

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