bulwark

noun
UK: /ˈbʊlwək/
US: /ˈbʊlwərk/

  1. A strong wall built for protection.

    1. The castle wall was a strong bulwark against attack.
    2. The country needed a bulwark to defend against invaders like a strong army.

  2. Something that protects you from something bad.

    1. A good education is a bulwark against poverty.
    2. Free speech is a bulwark against tyranny and keeps everyone safe.

Synonyms

defense fortress protection safeguard shield support barrier rampart
bulwark verb

  1. To defend or protect.

    1. We must bulwark our country's borders.
    2. The organization worked to bulwark human rights around the world with actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bulwark" in English means: A strong wall built for protection., Something that protects you from something bad..

The phonetic transcription of "bulwark" is /ˈbʊlwək/ in British English and /ˈbʊlwərk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bulwark": defense, fortress, protection, safeguard, shield, support, barrier, rampart.

Example usage of "bulwark": "The castle wall was a strong bulwark against attack.". More examples on the page.