fences

The word “fences” has 2 syllables: fen-ces

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛn.sɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for fences?

In the thesaurus, “fences” has 71 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fences

Antonyms for fences

assails
assaults
attacks
besets
besieges
bombards
breaks
capitulates
caves
doors
doorways
entrances
entranceways
entries
entryways
gaps
gates
overruns
passes
portals
storms
submits
yields

Meanings of fences

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

The farmer built wooden fences to keep the animals safe.
Many homes have decorative fences around their gardens.
The old fences were replaced with new metal ones.
The children painted the fences bright red and yellow.
Storms had knocked down several fences along the property line.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fences, such as: assails, assaults, attacks, averts, barricades, barriers, bars.

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