ban

ban

verb

Definition of BAN

1

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

Synonyms ban, bar, enjoin, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe

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

Antonyms allow, let, permit, suffer

2

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

Synonyms ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out, shut out

Related Words blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize; banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out; obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit; block, hinder, impede, obstruct; cease, discontinue, halt, suspend; deter, stave off, ward (off); check off, disregard; comb (out), weed (out)

Near Antonyms accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome; unban

Antonyms admit, include