Synonyms for encirclement
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of encircling or the state of being encircled
Forms
- Plural
- encirclements → blockades…
Example sentences
- blockade Israel should lift the blockade it imposed on Gaza.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| encirclement | falling | |
| blockade | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- blockade2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (blockade2 = 2 syllables).