Synonyms of fences

fences 1 of 2

noun

plural of fence

as in walls

a physical object that blocks the way

the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• walls
• barriers
• barricades
• hedges
• obstacles
• chains
• blocks
• hurdles
• bumpers
• obstructions
• curbs
• palings
• roadblocks
• ramparts
• impediments
• dams
• deterrents
• hindrances
• bars
• handicaps
• interferences
• inhibitions
• encumbrances
• lets
• restraints
• shackles
• stumbling blocks
• clogs
• constraints
• fenders
• snags
• stops
• cushions
• trammels
• embarrassments
• buffers
• fetters
• pales
• bulwarks
• pads
• manacles
• hobbles
• crimps
• drags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doors
• gates
• entries
• doorways
• entrances
• portals
• entranceways
• entryways
• gaps
• breaks
• passes

fences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fence

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• shields
• guards
• safeguards
• wards
• bulwarks
• fends
• screens
• keeps
• secures
• covers
• forfends
• prevents
• walls
• stands up for
• saves
• wars
• preserves
• resists
• opposes
• withstands
• averts
• fights
• conserves
• pickets
• buffers
• contends
• battles
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assaults
• assails
• storms
• overruns
• bombards
• yields
• besets
• submits
• besieges
• caves
• capitulates