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interdict

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of interdict

an order that something not be done or used

the church's controversial interdict against the use of birth control devices

Synonyms of interdict

ban, embargo, interdiction, prohibition, proscription, veto

Words Related to interdict

no-no, taboo (also tabu)

constraint, inhibition, limitation, restraint, restriction

deterrent, discouragement

repression, suppression

denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection

objection, protest

caveat, warning

commandment, decree, dictate, edict, injunction, mandate

Near Antonyms of interdict

sufferance, tolerance, toleration

allowance, allowing, authorization, clearance, consent, granting, leave, letting, license (or licence), licensing (also licencing), permission, permitting, sanction, sanctioning

approbation, approval, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement), imprimatur, OK (or okay)

enabling, encouragement, facilitation, promotion, support

compliance, obedience, submission

accession, acquiescence, agreement, assent

Antonyms of interdict

interdict

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of interdict

1 to order not to do or use or to be done or used

the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists

Synonyms of interdict

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe

Words Related to interdict

deter, discourage, dissuade

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress

halt, preclude, prevent, stop

embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out

debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto

bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms of interdict

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

authorize, license (also licence), warrant

abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support

bid, command, order

abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Antonyms of interdict

allow, let, permit, suffer

2 to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country

Synonyms of interdict

block, intercept, pick off

Words Related to interdict

capture, catch, collar, corral, grab, seize, snare, snatch, trap

Synonym Discussion of interdict

forbid, prohibit, interdict, inhibit mean to debar one from doing something or to order that something not be done. forbid implies that the order is from one in authority and that obedience is expected.

- smoking is forbidden in the building

prohibit suggests the issuing of laws, statutes, or regulations.

- prohibited the sale of liquor

interdict implies prohibition by civil or ecclesiastical authority usually for a given time or a declared purpose.

- practices interdicted by the church

inhibit implies restraints or restrictions that amount to prohibitions, not only by authority but also by the exigencies of the time or situation.

- conditions inhibiting the growth of free trade

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