bulwark
Exam frequency
GRE
medium
Banks
medium
Civil Services
medium
Meaning(s)
protection against something
How to Memorize
bulwark - defence
Analysis
A ‘bulwark’ in a literal sense is a solid wall-like structure built for protection or defence. It is more commonly used in a figurative sense to refer to something that offers strong fortification or support against something dangerous or unpleasant. Often encountered in relation to politics or legal matters.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | parapet,palisade,bastion | ||
| Antonyms | deficiency,imperil,infirmity |
Example(s)
The newly passed legislation provides citizens with a necessary bulwark against online data theft.
This country’s ingrained democratic principles stand as a bulwark against the potential rise of an authoritarian or totalitarian regime.
We established our base on high ground as the terrain provided a natural bulwark against enemy attacks.