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 Stop Insider Trading Act, meanwhile, bans lawmakers and their spouses from buying stocks. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

World Rugby bans biological males from women's divisions, pointing to clear science showing extreme injury risks during hard tackles. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The law bans cities and counties from funding offices or grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

The executive order bans online betting operations in Brazil, less than two years after the government kicked off a legal framework allowing the industry to operate. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Resy, owned by American Express, now actively bans users who overstretch its service and exhibit bot-like behavior. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Ahead of Friday’s move, Brazil's main soccer clubs sounded the alarm after betting companies reportedly warned clubs that sponsorships will end immediately if the government bans betting. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

The encounter raised questions about enforcement of the state’s Trust Act, which places limits on immigration enforcement activities at Connecticut courthouses and bans the use of masks by law enforcement. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Imagine the panic for the world’s most important fuel if the US bans exports. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Noun

Others who express hesitation or opposition to bans often cite the risk of sending people who are dependent on 7-OH into withdrawal, and potentially leading them to other, more dangerous substances. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Canada’s import bans Washington may be taking a light touch approach to the AI industry, but the administration is pulling no punches with Canada. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Beyond that, Trump has also tapped in to a Great Depression-era trade law to impose 50% duties on $20 billion worth of goods from Canada and issued widespread import bans from there. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

As the sanctions took effect last Wednesday, some major airlines were forced to cancel international flights as several nations in the region implemented bans. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

There are many reasons for such product bans, including legitimate concerns about security, intellectual property theft and unfair competition because of state subsidies. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Advocates have called on the Food and Drug Administration for stricter regulations on the products and bans. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Detransition has been highlighted in gender-affirming care bans nationwide. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Judges overseeing the cases for Emporia, El Dorado and Ottawa’s bans have ruled that the petitions can go before voters in November. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026