Antonyms for fort
fɔrt, foʊrtfort

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. fort

   Fortification is the general word for any artificial defensive work; a fortress is a fortification of especial size and strength; a fortress is regarded as permanent, and is ordinarily an independent work; a fort or fortification may be temporary; a fortification may be but part of a defensive system; we speak of the fortifications of a city. A citadel is a fortification within a city, or the fortified inner part of a city or fortress, within which a garrison may be placed to overawe the citizens, or to which the defenders may retire if the outer works are captured; the medieval castle was the fortified residence of a king or baron. Fort is the common military term for a detached fortified building or enclosure of moderate size occupied or designed to be occupied by troops. The fortifications of a modern city usually consist of a chain of forts. Any defensible place, whether made so by nature or by art, is a fastness or stronghold.

   Synonyms:
   castle, citadel, fastness, fortification, fortress, stronghold

Matched Categories

1. • Enclose
   • Military
   • Military Post
   • Station

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. garrison, fortnoun

   a fortified military post where troops are stationed

   Synonyms:
   fortress, garrison

2. fortress, fortverb

   a fortified defensive structure

   Synonyms:
   fortress, garrison

3. fort, fort upverb

   gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense

   Synonyms:
   fort up, fortify

4. fortify, fortverb

   enclose by or as if by a fortification

   Synonyms:
   fort up, fortify, gird, build up, spike, arm, beef up, lace, strengthen

5. fortverb

   station (troops) in a fort

   Synonyms:
   fort up, fortify

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 3 votes

1. fortnoun

   Synonyms:
   fortress, fortification, citadel, fastness, stronghold, bulwark, redoubt

How to use fort in a sentence?

1. Fort Riley commander:

   The Fort Riley commander is in a tough spot, however, he must remember we all took an oath to support and defend the Constitution – all of it, including the First Amendment.

2. Tara Ruby:

   Through the guidance of my military friends, the Fort Bliss P3T Program and Breastfeeding in Combat Boots, our Garrison command and our Public Affairs, we were able to show that even our mommies in uniform can provide for their babies, breastfeeding their babies doesn't make them less of a soldier, I believe it makes them a better one. Juggling the tasks and expectations of a soldier, plus providing for their own in the best way they possibly can, makes (these) ladies even stronger for it.

3. Forrest Severson:

   On March 7, 2020, the day we got back from getting married, I looked at my inbox and I had new orders to report to Fort Bragg.

4. Georgia Clark:

   [ Fort Worth ] ISD is loaded with illegal students from Mexico, i really do need a contact here in FW who should be actively investigating removing illegals that are in the public school system.

5. Fox News:

   One of the biggest concerns with Irma is the storm surge, areas from Naples to Fort Myers will see a surge as high as 15 feet.

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