Hyphenation of blockade

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word blockade? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

block-ade

Definitions of blockade:

1.	A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
2.	Prevents access or progress
3.	Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of His brother blocked him at every turn
4.	Render unsuitable for passage Block the way Barricade the streets Stop the busy road
5.	Obstruct access to
6.	Impose a blockade on

Synonyms of blockade:

noun	encirclement, military action, action
noun	obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
verb	obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
verb	barricade, block, stop, block off, block up, bar, obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
verb	block off, obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
verb	seal off, besiege, beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent

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