CITADEL Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word citadel. (close relations)
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| bastion | nounn | |||||
noun • a group that defends a principle • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | ||||||
| bastille | nounn | |||||
noun • a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) • a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution | ||||||
| bulwark | nounn | |||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes • a fencelike structure around a deck • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • defend with a bulwark | ||||||
| castle | nounn | |||||
noun • a large and stately mansion • a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack • (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard • interchanging the positions of the king and a rook verb • move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king | ||||||
| fortification | nounn | |||||
noun • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it • the art or science of strengthening defenses • the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) | ||||||
| fortress | nounn | |||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| garrison | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a fortified military post where troops are stationed • United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) • the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place verb • station (troops) in a fort or garrison | ||||||
| keep | verbv | |||||
noun • the financial means whereby one lives • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress • a cell in a jail or prison verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • continue a certain state, condition, or activity • retain possession of • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state • conform one's action or practice to • stick to correctly or closely • look after; be the keeper of; have charge of • maintain by writing regular records • supply with room and board • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • supply with necessities and support • fail to spoil or rot • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger • to rear • retain rights to • store or keep customarily • have as a supply • maintain for use and service • hold and prevent from leaving • prevent the action or expression of • prevent (food) from rotting | ||||||
| palisade | nounn | |||||
noun • fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||
| rampart | nounn | |||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | ||||||
| redoubt | nounn | |||||
noun • (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses • an entrenched stronghold or refuge | ||||||
| stronghold | nounn | |||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| tower | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position | ||||||
