Synonyms for

Bulwark

Verb / ˈbʊlwɜ:k / Another word for bulwark — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a defensive wall or barrier

Synonyms & similar words

rampart breakwater wall seawall jetty mole groin groyne barrier fortification shield protection defense rampart embankment wall barricade palisade stockade fence parapet bastion redoubt earthwork breastwork fortress stronghold citadel

Example sentences

  1. The bulwark of the castle kept the enemies away.
  2. We need to build a bulwark to protect our village from flooding.
  3. The bulwark around the city was too high to climb.
  4. The ship's bulwark was damaged in the storm.
  5. The army used the bulwark to defend their position.

Quotes

  • I am the bulwark against all that is wrong.
  • The bulwark of any business is its people.
  • The family is the bulwark of society.

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