interdict | Definition of interdict

interdict

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of interdict

1 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 of interdict

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe

Words Related to interdict

deter, discourage, dissuade

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress

halt, preclude, prevent, stop

embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out

debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto

bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms of interdict

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

authorize, license (also licence), warrant

abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support

bid, command, order

abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Antonyms of interdict

allow, let, permit, suffer

2 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 of interdict

block, intercept, pick off

Words Related to interdict

capture, catch, collar, corral, grab, seize, snare, snatch, trap