BANS Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

bans 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of ban

as in prohibits

to order not to do or use or to be done or used the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings

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as in excludes

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies

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bans

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noun

plural of ban

as in curses

a prayer that harm will come to someone a father's ban upon his ungrateful son

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as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also prohibits the use of contractors as aerial supervisors, a policy that was formalized this year but was in practice for a couple years before that, said Nick Schuler, deputy director of communications for Cal Fire.

Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Michigan law specifically prohibits voters from spoiling their absentee ballots on Election Day.

Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024

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