Synonyms & related words for barricade

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of barricade — including roadblock, blockade, block, fence, vallation, stop. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to barricade

Explore words related to barricade — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include barriers, revetment, oppilate, guardrail, obstructs, blockader, checkpoint, cordoned. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for barricade

Common synonyms for barricade include roadblock, blockade, block, fence, vallation, stop, stockade, bulwark — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does barricade come from?

The word barricade breaks down into one root of Spanish origin: the root barric-, from Spanish barrica (“barrel”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.