as in prohibited
that may not be permitted
an interdicted hold in wrestling
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as in forbade
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
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as in intercepted
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
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Recent Examples of interdicted
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
About 80% of drugs are interdicted on the high seas, according to the Coast Guard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Even [Secretary of State Marco] Rubio said the boat could have been interdicted and the individuals arrested.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
About 80% of drugs are interdicted on the high seas, according to the Coast Guard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdicted
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The law that banned whale captivity did not apply to the existing population of captive whales at Marineland, but the park had to comply with another part of the law that forbade breeding.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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His recovery plan forbade him from climbing stairs for 10 weeks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025
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Those intercepted at sea were immediately repatriated to Cuba and were therefore unable to apply for asylum.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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The ball was underthrown and intercepted by safety Kam Curl.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lina, a young woman facing harsh coming-of-age rituals, forms a forbidden connection with a man.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the Taliban banned girls from attending school beyond grade six, many have relied on online classes provided by educators abroad or by charitable organizations.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Only Delaware, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas have banned wage garnishment for medical debt.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Chandan is a Dalit, a low-caste Hindu in a country where the system is outlawed but the stigma persists, and Shoaib is Muslim in a time when India faces alarming rises in Islamophobia.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Interdicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdicted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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