Synonyms for

Fortified

Verb / ˈfɔ:rtʌˌfaɪd / Another word for fortified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

strengthened or secured by military or other defense measures

Synonyms & similar words

arm strengthen disarm beefup bastioned gird fort fortify lace weaken buildup spike strengthened reinforced guarded defended secured protected bolstered braced buttressed fenced garrisoned hardened immunized insulated supported thickened toughened walled armored

Synonyms by register

Formal

strengthened reinforced bolstered secured

Informal

beefed up shored up made stronger

Literary

ramparted bulwarked girded

Antonyms

weakened unprotected vulnerable undefended exposed unfortified

Common collocations

  • fortified wine
  • fortified with
  • fortified building
  • fortified by
  • fortified against
  • fortified structure

Word family

noun fortification
verb fortify
adjective fortified
adverb fortifiedly

Usage note

Often used in the context of buildings or defenses, but also applicable to food and abstract concepts like courage. 'Fortified wine' is a common specific usage.

Example sentences

  1. The soldiers fortified the walls to protect the city from enemy attacks.
  2. The fortified cereal has added vitamins to make it healthier.
  3. We drank a fortified wine that was stronger than usual.
  4. The fortified border prevented illegal immigration.
  5. The fortified door kept the burglars out.

Quotes

  • The castle was built to be impenetrable, with thick walls and fortified gates.
  • A fortified mind is impregnable to the assaults of worry.
  • The fortified city was a refuge for the people during the war.

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