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Meaning of banned
The primary meaning of the word "banned" is to officially or formally prohibit something.
Etymology of banned
The word "banned" originated from the Old English word "bannan", which means to summon or proclaim, and is related to the Old Norse word "banna", which means to curse or prohibit
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to mean to proclaim or announce, and later developed its modern meaning of to prohibit or forbid
Synonyms
prohibited
forbidden
barred
restricted
outlawed
disallowed
excluded
expelled
rejected
denied
refused
blocked
halted
stopped
suspended
boycotted
blacklisted
censored
suppressed
silenced
muted
gagged
hushed
quieted
stifled
restrained
limited
curtailed
constrained
restricted
taboo
verboten
illicit
unlawful
illegal
unauthorized
unapproved
unsanctioned
Definitions
- Officially or formally prohibit something
- * To prohibit or forbid something, especially by official or legal means
- * To exclude or expel someone from a place or group
Usage Examples
- The government banned the book due to its controversial content
- * The company was banned from trading on the stock exchange due to financial irregularities
- * The athlete was banned from competing in the tournament due to a doping scandal
Antonyms
allowed
permitted
authorized
approved
sanctioned
endorsed
supported
encouraged
enabled
facilitated
enabled
tolerated
accepted
welcomed
included
invited
admitted
legalized
legitimized
authorized
ratified
confirmed
validated