FORBIDDANCE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

forbiddance

noun

Definition of forbiddance

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 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 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

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Noun

Currently, federal prohibition forces many state-legal cannabis operators to deal in cash, posing public safety and illicit finance risks.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The House under Perez advanced its own version of the legislation that omitted the short-term rental prohibition.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of prohibition

Noun

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
The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of banning

Noun

The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation.

— David J. Neal July 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

Definition of revocation

Noun

That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.

— W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

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