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

Apple employees were banned after a raucous night of celebrations, but were welcomed back decades later when Marc & Rose Hospitality purchased the hotel in 2011. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

And over the past couple of years, local governments have also banned cigarettes at the beach in an effort to cut the smoke and litter. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The sanctions are part of a pattern stretching back years, including when Delta Upsilon was banned from campus for four years in 2018. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Under this regulation, any product that does not meet these requirements will be banned from entering the European Union market. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Italy’s dignity decree, which banned front-of-shirt betting sponsors, is a fig leaf anyway. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

In September 2025, Nepal's government banned 26 popular social media platforms, alleging the companies had failed to comply with new regulations aimed at curbing misinformation and online hate speech. — Šumit Ganguly, NPR, 27 July 2026

Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026