NO-NOS 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

Under our system investors are protected by prospectuses, not prohibitions.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Unfortunately, that also unleashed endless talk, not only about restaurants, but also about diets, nutrition, gastric symptoms, preferences, prohibitions and other unappetizing subjects.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of prohibitions

Noun

The dire time restraints were real, along with the contentious Zoom meetings or phone calls that have taken place over the past five months.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Compensation systems, transfer windows and roster rules would become terms of an agreement rather than unilateral restraints.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

Nonprofit experts told the Herald/Times earlier this year that the foundation’s actions could jeopardize its tax-exempt status because of the strict restrictions on how nonprofits can engage in politics or lobbying.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
When devices are set up for children, parents would set the child's age, which would automatically trigger certain restrictions required by the state.

— Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 31 July 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

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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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