Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Ban.
How to pronounce ban:
UK
Ban - as a noun
A decree that prohibits something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibition18proscription18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decree9edict8fiat7order6rescript12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
100 bani equal 1 leu in moldova
100 bani equal 1 leu in romania
An official prohibition or edict against something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banning10forbiddance20forbidding18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prohibition18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ban - as a verb
Forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
censor8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminalise15criminalize24illegalise11illegalize20outlaw9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure
Example: "Smoking is banned in this building"
Ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banish11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expel14kick outthrow outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expel from a community or group
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banish11blackball19cast outostracise11ostracize20shun7Example Sentences
"The committee decided to ban the use of single-use plastics."
"The government is planning to ban the sale of cigarettes to minors."
"The company decided to ban all animal testing."
"The city council voted to ban parking on the street during rush hour."
"The government imposed a ban on smoking in public places."
Word Game Points
Is BAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ban is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is BAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ban is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is BAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ban is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
