English dictionary
ban
/b/A/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a decree that prohibits something
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100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova
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100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania
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an official prohibition or edict against something
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a bachelor's degree in nursing
Synonyms bachelor of arts in nursingSource: WordNet 3.0
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A kind of fine muslin, made in the East Indies from the fiber of the banana leaf stalks.
Source: webster1913
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A public proclamation or edict; a public order or notice, mandatory or prohibitory; a summons by public proclamation.
Source: webster1913
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An ancient title of the warden of the eastern marches of Hungary; now, a title of the viceroy of Croatia and Slavonia.
Source: webster1913
verb
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forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
Synonyms censorSource: WordNet 3.0
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prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure
ExamplesSmoking is banned in this building.
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ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
Synonyms banishSource: WordNet 3.0
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expel from a community or group
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To curse; to invoke evil upon.
Source: webster1913
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To curse; to swear.
Source: webster1913