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 account has been deactivated and was subsequently banned by the social media platform, which noted that the content of his livestream related to self-harm violated TikTok’s community guidelines. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Instead, the council majority voted to ban the use of firearms in the city, rectifying an apparent oversight in 2011 that removed the prohibition on shooting firearms from a list of weapons that were banned. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

In May, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission temporarily banned most sloth imports, following public outcry about Sloth World. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

According to the World Health Organization, 16 countries have banned the sale of nicotine pouches. — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The regional government recently banned the group, citing security and public-order concerns. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

This all comes after Eugenie reportedly banned the former Duke and Duchess of York from the hospital. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

The 24-year-old winger has only just resumed training with the squad having been working alone on his match fitness while banned. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Luis Suarez was one of the instigators, spit on a Sounders officia, and was punished with six-game Leagues Cup suspension, which means the Uruguayan forward is banned from the entire 2026 tournament. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026