NO-NO Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

no-no

noun

Definition of no-no

as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of no-no The most obvious comp is that Disney couldn’t buy Fox’s TV networks because doing so would’ve saddled Disney with two broadcast networks, ABC and Fox, and that’s a big regulatory no-no. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 In this bland, milquetoast world, freedom to express oneself through music is a big no-no. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Cheap All-Weather Wicker Peterman points to cheap all-weather wicker patio furniture as a major no-no in her books. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 There was a reddish shirt in 2012-13, which was controversial because red is a Sunderland colour and Sunderland are Newcastle’s local rivals and therefore red is a no-no. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-no

Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no

Noun

While the executive order was largely perceived as a flexible behavioral intervention, Section 815 would be a stricter prohibition contingent on waivers that reaches far beyond prime military contractors.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 July 2026
The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of prohibition

Noun

Arbitration is conducted in private and parties are subject to confidentiality restrictions.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026
Other updates may include additional distance requirements from residential properties, restrictions on types of cooling systems or water usage and site testing to be completed at the developer’s expense.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of restriction

Noun

The White House has repeatedly threatened to oust Cuba’s communist regime, sanctioning key figures and state entities, and tightening a trade embargo that has led to a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Any form of trade embargo would represent the most significant escalation yet, not only in relations with Spain, but also with the European Union, whose institutions negotiate trade policy on behalf of all 27 member states.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of embargo

Noun

The one before voters, unlike the previous ban, would allow exceptions in the cases of medical emergencies and fetal anomalies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
After Canada suffered its most deadly shooting in Nova Scotia in 2020, where 22 people were killed, the government put in place major reforms and bans on assault-style weapons.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Definition of ban

Noun

Passed on a unanimous tally of 49-0 (two members missed the roll call) means a Mamdani veto would have zero chance of being sustained.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
As a 10-year veteran who has played the past five consecutive years with the same team, Lindor holds veto power over any potential trade.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of veto

Noun

The team has filed a provisional patent for their conductive ink, but there are still a few limitations.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
You're bound by limitations, including the ability to create only two webpages, a 1GB monthly data transfer limit, and 50 CMS items (blog posts, images, etc).

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of limitation

Noun

Peppermint and spearmint are the most common choices for reducing ant problems; however, catnip and other plants in the mint family can also be used as natural ant deterrents.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
These measures support what Iran describes as a deterrent and retaliatory capability.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of deterrent

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