Communication

Synonyms for block

Two senses of block live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

Block the signals emitted by this station.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

jam

Same sentence, swapped: Jam the signals emitted by this station.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for block as it is used in the sentence above.

freeze
embarrass
break

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 3, RidgelineCompetition

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Block an attack.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

parry

Same sentence, swapped: Parry an attack.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for block as it is used in the sentence above.

freeze
square
fill

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Closest first: other communication words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

accentverb, nounstressput stress onFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line accountnounexplanationa statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.FoothillsHas a reason line addverbtotaldetermine the sum ofFoothills addressnounspeechthe act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audienceFoothillsHas a reason line warnverbdiscourageadvise or counsel in terms of someone's behaviorRidgelineHas a reason line warningnounadmonitioncautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)High Camp warrantverbguaranteestand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition ofFoothills hurtadjective, verbwoundedsuffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battleFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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