INJUNCTION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

injunction

noun

in-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən

Definition of injunction

as in edict

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice

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Recent Examples of injunction Meanwhile, Kelly gave CNN, Politico and MS NOW until Monday to file a motion for a preliminary injunction, something that, if granted, would likely ensure access at least through a trial or appeal. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The company also wants a permanent injunction to prevent Five Below from selling products that resemble Crocs. — Erin McCarthy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Former Kansas Jayhawks basketball guard Tre White has received a preliminary injunction from judge Kara Krothe in Monroe (Indiana) County Circuit Court and currently is eligible to play a fifth season of college hoops. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 New Mexico is seeking the maximum civil penalties, up to $5,000 per violation, and an injunction to halt future breaches of user data. — Mikella Schuettler, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for injunction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for injunction

Noun

The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Last week, OutKick explained how Magnus undermined his own edict and vision by hiring back Stan Verrett to host a throwaway show on NFL Network.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of edict

Noun

Each package contains cooking instructions such as cook time and preferred cooking method.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.

— Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of instruction

Noun

Guests, in no particular order, include Mahershala Ali, Billy Crystal, Pete Davidson, Robby Hoffman, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Paul McCartney, Seth Meyers, Tom Morello, John Oliver, Bernie Sanders, Bruce Springsteen, and Howard Stern.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The news outlets sued, and a judge granted a temporary restraining order requiring the White House to restore their access.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of order

Noun

Texas was on track to surpass Virginia as the state with the largest data center market in the world by the end of the decade, according to a February report from JLL, but Abbott’s Monday directive may slow that progress.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Glass is no stranger to such responsibilities after serving as the top cop at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the past four and half years while leading the agency’s directives and missions.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of directive

Noun

This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The first commandment of my Grove tent is that the chicken shall be Popeye’s (dark meat, no tenders), for all the obvious reasons.

— Wright Thompson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commandment

Noun

Rare electrical behavior Antiferroelectric materials contain electric dipoles that naturally point in opposite directions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
The Full Moon in your sign puts your identity, desires, and personal direction under a bright light, making old compromises harder to maintain automatically.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of direction

Noun

The government decree goes into effect immediately but needs to be endorsed within 60 days in parliament, where Meloni’s coalition commands a majority.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The changes outlined in an executive decree were announced on state television Tuesday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026