occlude

How many syllables in occlude?

There are 2 syllables in the word occlude.

Divide occlude into syllables:

oc · clude

How to pronounce occlude:

Definition of occlude:

occlude:: The past tense of Occlude is occluded.

Synonyms for occlude:

asphyxiate

back up

bar

barricade

block

block off

block out

block up

blockade

choke

choke off

clog

clog up

close up

congest

dam

dam up

earth up

foul

hinder

impede

jam

land up

obstruct

obturate

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Antonyms for occlude:

advance

aid

allow

ameliorate

assist

begin

clean

clean out

cleanse

clear

clear out

continue

declutter

delay

deplete

deprive

disengage

drain

empty

encourage

evacuate

exhaust

expand

extricate

facilitate

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