blockade vs encompass

blockade

verb
  • To create a blockade against. 

noun
  • The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade. 

  • Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonism. 

  • The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out. 

  • Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms. 

  • Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it. 

encompass

verb
  • To go around, especially, to circumnavigate. 

  • To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively. 

  • To form a circle around; to encircle. 

  • To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain. 

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