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

The Protect Illinois Communities Act was signed into law in 2023 by Pritzker and bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and an assortment of attachments. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

The United Nations Outer Space Treaty, which provides the legal foundation for humankind's use of outer space, bans the use of nuclear weapons in orbit. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026

The 1967 Outer Space Treaty strictly bans nuclear weapons in space. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

The 2025 law bans corporations from taking control of a medical practice's operations and finances. — Alex Olgin, NPR, 3 July 2026

One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The club bans photography and videos, as well as members of the media, and patrons are barred from identifying others in the room on social media or to the press. — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

The lawsuit targets legislation that took effect Wednesday and bans the sale of pistols that can easily be converted to fully automatic weapons, or machine guns. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Noun

While the administration had urged the court to only decide for now that bans are allowed and not get into whether they’re required, officials are already anticipating the next round. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Fry reported that cities on that other coast are enacting similar bans. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Now people are using everything from workplace bans, apps and even old-fashioned public shaming to stop the casual surveillance. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Of course, these Canadian bans on American liquor do not exist in a vaccum. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Account bans and legal action may follow, if needed, the company adds. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

That raises the prospect of sporting federations allowing Russian athletes to compete in some Olympic sports while bans or restrictions remain in others. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 8 July 2026

Councilmember Brice Stewart, who sponsored the moratoriums, reiterated Monday that the bans will not have any impact on data centers already in progress in Independence. — Ilana Arougheti july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026