banned

The word “banned” has 1 syllable: banned

It's pronounced as /bænd/


What is synonym and antonym for banned?

In the thesaurus, “banned” has 8 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for banned along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for banned

  • barred
  • eliminated
  • excluded
  • forbade
  • forbidden
  • outlawed
  • prevented
  • prohibited

Antonyms for banned

  • acceptable
  • accepted
  • admitted
  • allowable
  • allowed
  • appropriate
  • approved
  • authorized
  • certified
  • endorsed
  • included
  • lawful
  • legal
  • legitimate
  • let
  • licensed
  • okay
  • permissible
  • permissive
  • permitted
  • received
  • sanctioned
  • suffered
  • tolerable

Meanings of banned

  • verb
    1. To summon; to call out.
    2. To anathematize; to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to place under a ban.
    3. To curse; to execrate.
    4. To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.
    5. To curse; to utter curses or maledictions.
  • adjective
    1. Forbidden; not allowed.

Example Sentences

  • The school banned all electronic devices during exams.
  • He was banned from the event for violating the rules.
  • Smoking has been banned in all public areas of the city.
  • The government has banned the import of certain goods.
  • They banned the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce pollution.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banned, such as: acceptable, accepted, admitted, allowable, allowed, appropriate, approved.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

debarred

eliminated

  • banned
  • excluded
  • prevented
  • prohibited

illegal

illegalized

  • ban
  • banned
  • bar
  • condemn
  • disallow
  • exclude
  • forbid
  • halt
  • outlaw
  • outlawed
  • prevent
  • prohibit
  • proscribe
  • restrict
  • suppress

off-limits

  • banned
  • barred
  • closed
  • exclusive
  • illegal
  • limited
  • private
  • prohibited
  • restricted

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