INTERDICTS Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

interdicts 1 of 2

noun

plural of interdict

as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used the church's controversial interdict against the use of birth control devices

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

interdicts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of interdict

as in prohibits

to order not to do or use or to be done or used the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in intercepts

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdicts

Noun

Red-state legislatures rushed to pass stringent prohibitions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
If the rule is repealed as proposed, those prohibitions will go away.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of prohibitions

Noun

The deal compels Facebook and Instagram to adopt new child-safety rules, including daily time caps, school-hour notification bans, stronger age checks and expanded parental controls aimed at harmful content.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
That year, Parton sent Brigitte Bandit, a Texas drag performer who fought against the drag bans, a custom rhinestone guitar.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bans

Verb

California forbids such changes for public employees, so that ties lawmakers’ hands as pension debts soar.

— Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Caruso also signed a no-contact order at his first appearance that forbids him from having any contact with the victim or immediate family members of the victim, as well as anyone under the age of 18.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of forbids

Verb

The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State.

— Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment.

— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026

Definition of outlaws

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

interdictions

interdicts

interest

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Interdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdicts. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of interdicts

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes