Antonyms for fortification

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fawr-tuh-fi-key-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌfɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən

opening

Definition of fortification

Origin : early 15c., "strengthening," also "defensive earthworks, tower" (mid-15c.), from Middle French fortification "strengthening, fortification," from Late Latin fortificationem (nominative fortificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of fortificare (see fortify).

noun reinforced position

Example sentences :

For what was to come he required the fortification of dinner.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

It was an enormous labor to construct this fortification in the dead of winter.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Instruction of the British farmer begins with the fortification of his will by confidence.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

The palace is extensive, paled round with a sort of a fortification.
Extract from : « The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido » by Henry Keppel

He purchased and studied works on fortification and military strategy.
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton

On an eminence not far from the fort, the Ottawas erected a fortification.
Extract from : « Old Mackinaw » by W. P. Strickland.

On the top of the largest, there was something resembling a fortification.
Extract from : « Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora » by Edward Edwards

"That is the governor's fortification," replied the rifleman.
Extract from : « A Lieutenant at Eighteen » by Oliver Optic

Don't you remember that we were in the enemy's fortification when the fight went on?
Extract from : « A Lieutenant at Eighteen » by Oliver Optic

His confession spurred Winton on to the fortification of his daughter's position.
Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

Synonyms for fortification

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