Synonyms of banned

banned 1 of 2

adjective

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

at one time books, movies, and plays could use "banned in Boston" as a selling point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• outlawed
• taboo
• barred
• illegal
• inappropriate
• unacceptable
• proscribed
• unauthorized
• impermissible
• improper
• unlawful
• interdicted
• verboten
• illicit
• refused
• rejected
• revoked
• excluded
• stopped
• prevented
• unbearable
• unlicensed
• disallowed
• unsuitable
• objectionable
• blocked
• vetoed
• illegitimate
• unendurable
• intolerable
• discouraged
• suppressed
• unmentionable
• repressed
• unseemly
• precluded
• ineffable
• hindered
• disapproved
• unsanctioned
• shut out
• obstructed
• ruled out
• impeded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• legal
• appropriate
• approved
• permissive
• endorsed
• legitimate
• authorized
• licensed
• accepted
• certified
• lawful
• allowed
• sanctioned
• tolerable
• accredited
• bearable
• OK
• promoted
• endurable
• warranted
• granted
• supported
• sufferable
• mandatory
• encouraged
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• ordered
• condoned
• tolerated
• proper
• accorded
• vouchsafed
• countenanced
• unobjectionable
• brooked
• seemly

banned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of ban

1

as in outlawed

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• outlawed
• forbade
• discouraged
• prevented
• proscribed
• barred
• stopped
• halted
• excluded
• enjoined
• interdicted
• restrained
• precluded
• deterred
• blocked
• dissuaded
• curbed
• suppressed
• silenced
• rejected
• disallowed
• quashed
• vetoed
• ruled out
• repressed
• debarred
• deprived
• shut out
• subdued
• inhibited
• checked
• hindered
• impeded
• squelched
• squashed
• embargoed
• crushed
• repudiated
• quelled
• obstructed
• clamped down (on)
• put down
• cracked down (on)
• snuffed (out)
• reined (in)
• bridled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• approved
• allowed
• let
• suffered
• sanctioned
• authorized
• endorsed
• licensed
• encouraged
• promoted
• supported
• warranted
• ordered
• forwarded
• cultivated
• advanced
• tolerated
• nurtured
• commanded
• bore
• endured
• bade
• furthered
• abetted
• nourished
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked

2

as in excluded

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluded
• prohibited
• barred
• eliminated
• prevented
• debarred
• suspended
• ruled out
• counted (out)
• expelled
• shut out
• banished
• excepted
• blacklisted
• froze out
• exiled
• closed out
• excommunicated
• closed one's doors to
• ostracized
• blackballed
• blocked
• deported
• precluded
• hindered
• deterred
• ceased
• impeded
• obviated
• ousted
• halted
• obstructed
• discontinued
• checked off
• warded (off)
• combed (out)
• disregarded
• threw out
• weeded (out)
• staved off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• included
• admitted
• received
• accepted
• welcomed
• entertained
• embraced
• took in
• unbanned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of banned

Verb

The city banned data centers near transit and the Beltline, but this one is trying to get an exception. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

The legislature banned most gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers and other state officials 20 years ago in response to scandals involving former House Speaker Jim Black, a Matthews Democrat. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

In the midst of the controversy, Eugenie—who shares sons August and Ernest with Brooksbank—has reportedly banned the former Duke and Duchess of York from the hospital. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026

Russia last week banned diesel exports after Ukrainian drones continued to bombard Russian refineries. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Voters in some California cities have banned or placed moratoriums on data centers, which house computer equipment to power online services. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The lawyer said the case stemmed from a social media post linking to a video featuring Alexei Navalny and his Anti-Corruption Foundation, which Russian authorities have designated as extremist and banned. — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Others suggest going significantly further and effectively regulating alcohol marketing akin to tobacco, where language used in print ads is tightly controlled and TV or radio commercials are banned altogether. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Indeed, Russian government officials are still banned from attending Olympic events. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 8 July 2026