forbiddance

noun

Definition of forbiddancenext
as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of forbiddance And Khave, despite Tevye’s absolute forbiddance, marries outside the Jewish faith. — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode. — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022 This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddance
  1. prohibition
  2. banning
  3. revocation
  4. withdrawal
  5. suspension
  6. enjoining
Noun
  • The first order of Anheuser-Busch post-prohibition showed up at the Milwaukee Deli with the Clydesdales.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But those who favor regulation say prohibition won’t eliminate demand for popular products.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Noun
  • Rescues during holidays have declined in recent years, owing to the prohibition of alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July, along with the banning of diving along the Clay Banks, Nunez said.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The talk was organized by local synagogues and the Chattanooga Jewish Federation in response to the banning of the novel by a nearby Tennessee school district a month prior.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
Definition of banning
Noun
  • Last September, the case was reopened, and his counsel filed for revocation of probation.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Legal avenue opens up The revocation of the special-use permit stripped the facility of its ability to hold immigrants.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of revocation
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  • The Guttmacher Institute counts just three contraceptive methods currently available to men – condoms, vasectomy and withdrawal – versus roughly five times as many options for women.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But online and during public comments at Thursday’s Lake County Stormwater Management Commission meeting, some data center opponents framed the withdrawal as a misdirection, warning of the environmental dangers still posed by the development.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdrawal
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an urgent review of gun regulations, including a suspension of new permits to purchase firearms and a review of existing permits, according to a statement from the Government House.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Stern’s decisive response to the Malice at the Palace – the suspensions of the players as well as the punishments meted out to the fans – sent a clear message that such behavior would not be tolerated.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • The Central European country is not the slightest bit demure with its enjoining of would-be digital nomads.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of enjoining

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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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