Ban

Synonyms of ban

• forbid
• prohibit
• outlaw

Antonyms of ban

• approve
• allow
• permit

Collocations of ban

ban smoking

Frequency: 85 %

The restaurant decided to ban smoking indoors.

ban on alcohol

Frequency: 75 %

The school had a strict ban on alcohol on campus.

banquet hall

Frequency: 70 %

The wedding reception was held in a beautiful banquet hall.

ban on plastic bags

Frequency: 60 %

The city implemented a ban on plastic bags to reduce pollution.

ban on fireworks

Frequency: 45 %

Due to safety concerns, the town council imposed a ban on fireworks.

Idiomatic Expressions for ban

• Phrase: ban the bomb
  Meaning: to advocate for the elimination or prohibition of nuclear weapons
  Usage: Activists have been campaigning for years to ban the bomb and promote peace.