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ban1
- pronunciation:
- baen
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
banned, banning, bans |
| definition: |
to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit.
The law bans drunk driving.- synonyms:
- forbid, prohibit
- antonyms:
- license, permit
- similar words:
- bar, exclude, outlaw, veto
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| related words: |
banish, boycott, prohibit |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a law or rule that prohibits.
Many people want a ban on smoking in public places.- similar words:
- embargo, sanction, taboo
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