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
  • As written in the Bible, the Tenth Commandment is a stern prohibition.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Gujarat is known for its stringent alcohol prohibition under the Gujarat Prohibition Act of 1949, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 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
  • While license revocations are extremely rare, critics say the threat of losing a license can pressure broadcasters and raise concerns about government interference in editorial and programming decisions.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Wolff now faces two felony bail jumping counts, two counts of failure to get a hunting license, two counts of hunting deer during a closed season, and two counts of hunting after revocation, according to Fox11.
    — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revocation
Noun
  • For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.
    — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdrawal
Noun
  • George, despite missing significant time because of a 25-game suspension for violating NBA drug policy, had a good season on both ends.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But in August, a Jackson County judge upheld Shurin’s order that Biscari get his job back, receive full back wages and benefits and serve a three-day suspension without pay.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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