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FORTRESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FORTRESS?

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Fortress as a Noun
Definitions of "Fortress" as a noun
Synonyms of "Fortress" as a noun (10 Words)
Usage Examples of "Fortress" as a noun
Associations of "Fortress" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Fortress” are: fort, castle, citadel, blockhouse, burg, keep, tower, donjon, turret, bunker

Fortress as a Noun

Definitions of "Fortress" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fortress” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town.
A person or thing not susceptible to outside influence or disturbance.
A fortified defensive structure.

Synonyms of "Fortress" as a noun (10 Words)

blockhouse	A house made of squared logs.
bunker	A hazard on a golf course. The ship s bunkers were full of coal.
burg	An ancient or medieval fortress or walled town. I ve lived in this burg* all my life.*
castle	A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat. The crumbling stonework of a ruined castle.
citadel	A meeting hall of the Salvation Army. The garrison withdrew into the citadel.
donjon	The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress.
fort	A fortified building or strategic position. The city was guarded by a ring of forts.
keep	The cost of the essentials for living. If from shepherd s keep* a lamb strayed far.*
tower	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. A tower* of dust rose above the horizon.*
turret	A small tower extending above a building. A castle with fairy tale turrets.

Usage Examples of "Fortress" as a noun

He had proved himself to be a fortress of moral rectitude.

Associations of "Fortress" (30 Words)

army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. He joined the army* at 16.*
bastion	A natural rock formation resembling a man made bastion. Cricket s last bastion* of discrimination.*
blockade	Impose a blockade on. The authorities blockaded roads in and out of the capital.
byzantine	Highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious.
cantonment	Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers.
castle	Move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king. Both of the players castled on the queenside.
centurion	(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers.
citadel	A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle. Citadels of private economic power.
commander	A rank of naval officer above lieutenant commander and below captain. The commander* of a paratroop regiment.*
dungeon	Imprison someone in a dungeon.
fort	Gather in or as if in a fort as for protection or defense. The city was guarded by a ring of forts.
fortify	Add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, or a similar drink. The girl was fortified by her religious faith.
garrison	The building occupied by a garrison. Air reconnaissance showed the Germans had not garrisoned the island.
guardian	A person who cares for persons or property. I am acting as guardian* of my late brother s family.*
legionary	Of an ancient Roman legion. The legionary* fortress of Isca.*
medieval	Relating to the Middle Ages. A medieval* attitude toward dating.*
military	Characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military. He organized his shows with military* precision.*
naval	Relating to a navy or navies. A naval* officer.*
outpost	A remote part of a country or empire. Troops in some outposts have surrendered.
palace	A large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler, pope, archbishop, etc. The royal palace.
protector	A person who cares for persons or property. Ear protectors.
rampart	Fortify or surround with or as if with a rampart. They stormed the ramparts of the city.
recapture	An act of recapturing someone or something. The military forces managed to recapture* the fort.*
siege	A group of herons. Two cult members have died so far in the four day siege.
soldier	Serve as a soldier in the military. I soldiered with your father on his last four campaigns.
stockade	An enclosure bound by a stockade. They fortified themselves strongly and stockaded the city.
stronghold	A place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack. Their mountain strongholds fell to enemy attack.
tactic	The art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy. The minority attempted to control the Council by a delaying tactic.
warfare	An active struggle between competing entities. Diplomatic warfare.
warrior	Someone engaged in or experienced in warfare. I really love the warrior* pose it makes me feel centred and strong.*