Synonyms of bans

bans 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ban

1

as in prohibits

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

the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibits
• forbids
• outlaws
• prevents
• discourages
• proscribes
• halts
• bars
• stops
• enjoins
• excludes
• interdicts
• curbs
• precludes
• restrains
• deters
• blocks
• rejects
• suppresses
• vetoes
• silences
• disallows
• dissuades
• represses
• squashes
• rules out
• deprives
• inhibits
• subdues
• quashes
• hinders
• embargoes
• impedes
• shuts out
• reins (in)
• checks
• obstructs
• clamps down (on)
• cracks down (on)
• squelches
• quells
• repudiates
• crushes
• debars
• snuffs (out)
• puts down
• bridles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• approves
• lets
• suffers
• endorses
• sanctions
• authorizes
• supports
• licenses
• promotes
• encourages
• advances
• orders
• warrants
• furthers
• commands
• cultivates
• bids
• nourishes
• bears
• tolerates
• endures
• forwards
• nurtures
• abets
• brooks
• abides
• countenances

2

as in excludes

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excludes
• prohibits
• bars
• prevents
• eliminates
• counts (out)
• excepts
• rules out
• debars
• suspends
• shuts out
• freezes out
• banishes
• expels
• blacklists
• precludes
• excommunicates
• exiles
• closes one's doors to
• closes out
• blocks
• ostracizes
• hinders
• impedes
• deports
• deters
• blackballs
• obviates
• obstructs
• halts
• ceases
• ousts
• checks off
• wards (off)
• discontinues
• combs (out)
• disregards
• weeds (out)
• staves off
• throws out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• includes
• admits
• receives
• accepts
• welcomes
• embraces
• entertains
• takes in
• unbans

bans

2 of 2

noun

plural of ban

1

as in curses

a prayer that harm will come to someone

a father's ban upon his ungrateful son

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• condemnations
• maledictions
• imprecations
• anathemas
• winzes
• censures
• execrations
• denunciations
• excommunications
• malisons
• spells
• damnations
• pox
• jinxes
• hoodoos
• voodoos
• hexes
• mojos
• whammies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessings
• benedictions
• citations
• endorsements
• benisons
• commendations

2

as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used

a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibitions
• proscriptions
• interdicts
• embargoes
• vetoes
• injunctions
• interdictions
• restrictions
• warnings
• edicts
• protests
• restraints
• taboos
• objections
• suppressions
• repressions
• discouragements
• refusals
• constraints
• mandates
• inhibitions
• preventions
• limitations
• deterrents
• decrees
• denials
• dictates
• commandments
• no-no's
• caveats
• disallowances
• negations
• rejections

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• prescriptions
• licenses
• allowances
• tolerances
• leaves
• authorizations
• consents
• permissions
• clearances
• approvals
• supports
• promotions
• endorsements
• agreements
• blessings
• encouragements
• sufferances
• tolerations
• submissions
• OKs
• approbations
• compliances
• facilitations
• imprimaturs
• assents
• accessions
• acquiescences
• obediences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bans

Verb

Six of the seven individual plaintiffs were ultimately found responsible for violating FIU Regulation 110, which bans protests and other expressive activities inside university buildings. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Under national rules, farmers in the Amazon must preserve 80% of their land and may legally clear the remaining 20%, while the moratorium bans any deforestation, even when permitted by law. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Nevada bans betting on elections, but court rulings have forced Polymarket and Kalshi to cease operating in the state. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

The law also bans the sale of e-bikes that can travel faster than 25 mph, or have motors that produce more than 750 watts of power. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

The law bans the use of license plate readers for, among other things, immigration enforcement and for prosecuting someone who seeks reproductive or gender-affirming services in the state. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

The social media bans land at an already fragile moment for Snapchat. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Viking bans passengers under 18 across its river, ocean, and expedition fleets. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Since then, hundreds of Italian descendants have lost their legal battles challenging the new law, which bans dual citizens abroad from passing down their nationality and enforces the two-generation cap. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Noun

The judge said prison time can be a deterrent for white collar crimes but said yearslong hunting bans for Kulow and Major — five and four years, respectively — are likely punishment enough. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

The Los Angeles City Council has rescinded camping bans on a dozen locations in Hollywood, Echo Park and Silver Lake at the urging of the area’s council member, who called the bans ineffective in addressing homelessness. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Around a third of Canadians favor a forceful response to Washington’s threats, according to a poll, and only 18% want to offer concessions like ending provincial bans on American alcohol. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Summary Facing federal advertising bans on major platforms, the cannabis industry relies heavily on a diverse ecosystem of B2B events. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The measures are expected to include asset freezes along with travel and transaction bans. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Some restrictions on cadres are not outright bans, and many have learned to read between the lines and regulate their own behavior to avoid trouble. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Many residents’ anger is caused by misinformation about the virus and bans on traditional burials — when families prepare the bodies and people gather for a funeral, which can lead to further infections. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

But there are no caps or bans on electricity rate increases, Florida State University professor Mark McNees told PolitiFact. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026