NO-NO Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

no-no

noun

Definition of no-no

as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of no-no Never emptying the filter is another big no-no, and not draining the filter is also a mistake. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Eala supporters flooded the main stadium this week during her matches waving Philippines flags, and sometimes even clapping for opponents missed serves (a tennis etiquette no-no). — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026 On July 25, 2024, Cease tossed a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, the third-most recent no-no in Major League Baseball. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 And while technique matters (dry shaving is a big no-no), your post-shower routine could also be partly to blame. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-no

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Noun

Even the Genius Act’s prohibition on direct interest payments was based more on myth than merit.

— Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
The initial village news release announcing the event had also said that future village board meetings would include additional public safety measures, including pre-entry screening and a prohibition on bags, backpacks, and similar items.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of prohibition

Noun

Those restrictions formally sunset in 2022, but so far only Sony has done a major deal for cinemas, acquiring all 35 Alamo Drafthouse locations in 2024.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
And at the state level, Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) in February introduced AB 2595, which would allow San Mateo County to impose age restrictions for e-bike riders under 12 years old in its jurisdiction.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of restriction

Noun

Despite the taboo, Pan Am spent the 1980s running its own reassurance campaign amid a wave of hijacking and bombing threats against transatlantic flights, insisting on its own safety and security even as the threats mounted.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Prenups, once a little taboo like most money discussions were, are now common.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of taboo

Noun

Despite being tightly controlled, technologically backward, and subject to crippling Western trade embargoes, the country has recorded year-on-year GDP growth of more than 3%, of which many advanced economies could only dream.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates—which has historically offered Iran vital access to global markets—has already declared an embargo on trade and transactions with the Islamic Republic.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of embargo

Noun

Kalshi’s Compliance Department issued the lifetime ban, effective last Friday, against Santos, preventing him from accessing its platform directly or indirectly.

— Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The country has long had one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, now exacerbated by the Taliban’s ban on medical training for women and the requirement that women patients be accompanied to appointments by a male guardian.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ban

Noun

At such a meeting, unions lack voting power, and major shareholders like the Porsche/Piech families and Qatar could secure the 75% majority needed for structural changes, bypassing traditional vetoes.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Pritzker has called for the legislature to present a path forward during its fall veto session.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of veto

Noun

Even under strict limitations, the reopening of the trade channel brought relief to Mexico’s ranching industry, which was dealt an economic blow by the controls.

— Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Even with those limitations, the search terms show shoppers moving beyond broad brand names and into particular creative eras.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

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