interdict

²in·ter·dict

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈdikt\

Definition of INTERDICT

transitive verb

1

: to lay under or prohibit by an interdict

2

: to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner

3

a : to destroy, damage, or cut off (as an enemy line of supply) by firepower to stop or hamper an enemy b : intercept 2a <interdict drug shipments>

— in·ter·dic·tion \-ˈdik-shən\ noun

— in·ter·dic·tive \-ˈdik-tiv\ adjective

— in·ter·dic·tor \-tər\ noun

— in·ter·dic·to·ry \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective

Examples of INTERDICT

1. <the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists>
2. <federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country>

First Known Use of INTERDICT

15th century

Related to INTERDICT

Synonyms: ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe

Antonyms: allow, let, permit, suffer

Related Words: deter, discourage, dissuade; clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress; halt, preclude, prevent, stop; embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out; debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto; bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain; block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms: approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; authorize, license (also licence), warrant; abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support; bid, command, order; abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

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