NO-NO'S Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

no-no's

noun

variants or no-nos

plural of no-no

as in prohibitions

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Noun

Suno has also strengthened prohibitions against this kind of misuse in an update to its usage policy.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Of those 125 prohibitions, officials now say 46 have disappeared entirely, and 35 have had their operating conditions relaxed.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of prohibitions

Noun

Exchanges would also need to implement new trading restraints.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The video quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many viewers expressing relief that the ride's safety restraints appeared to do their job despite the frightening ordeal.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

Still, some of the restrictions announced by the White House are expected to face legal challenges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers have also drafted a bill to regulate traffic through the waterway, including restrictions on certain vessels and penalties for violators, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrictions

Noun

Optical networking promises to allow data processing to move beyond the limitations of traditional copper wire connections, offering a method that is faster, more energy efficient, and that allows for data transmission over further distances.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
There are two limitations with silicone stretch lids that can create some frustration.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of limitations

Noun

The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several legal and policy commentaries stress that the absence of direct consumer refunds reflects statutory and administrative constraints rather than a deliberate effort to deny households relief.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of constraints

Noun

Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026
The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026

Definition of inhibitions

Noun

That would match last year’s schedule when review embargoes for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air lifted in the same moment.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Broad arms embargoes on Israel or a hollowing-out of the alliance would make a regional settlement harder, not easier, to come by.

— Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of embargoes

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