DONJON Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word donjon. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DONJON
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| dungeon | noun n | |||||
noun • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress • a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined | ||||||
| keep | verb v | |||||
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 | ||||||
| bastion | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| castle | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| citadel | noun n | |||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||
| fortress | noun n | |||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| stronghold | noun n | |||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| tower | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||