blockade/ˌblɑ.ˈkeɪd/Third PersonblockadesPresent ParticipleblockadingPast TenseblockadedPast Participleblockaded1render unsuitable for passageSynonyms: barricadeblockbarblock offblock upstop2impose a blockade onSynonyms: seal off3obstruct access toSynonyms: block off4hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment ofSynonyms: embarrassstymyblockhinderobstructstymie