INTERDICTIONS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

interdictions

noun

plural of interdiction

as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used a written interdiction against the wearing of clothing incorporating gang colors

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Recent Examples of interdictions Part of the Measure J mandate passed by voters in 2020 is to reduce incarcerations by adding more interdictions by substance abuse and mental health counselors, when there’s no weapon involved or violent threat. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 To achieve this, Israel employed airstrikes, cyberattacks, interdictions of weapons and covert action to impede Iran’s ability to resupply Hezbollah’s existing arsenal and supply it with more advanced weapons. — Amy McAuliffe, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Organizers of the flotilla, which aimed to highlight the conditions for the 2 million or so Palestinians in Gaza, said Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026 Flotilla organizers claimed Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Tensions have grown in recent days, as the two countries carry out tit-for-tat interdictions of vessels. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 For now at least, the expanding of the war zone with more far-seas interdictions seems likely to only harden Tehran’s position. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 The White House cites a drop in CBP drug seizures as a success at the same time the Coast Guard cites an increase in drug interdictions as a success, too. — Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 Last November, the service launched a VTOL drone produced by ShieldAI called the MQ-35 V-BAT from a cutter to intercept illicit narcotics at sea, with three interdictions made in one night. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

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Separately, some states have their own prohibitions on silencers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of prohibitions

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But there are no caps or bans on electricity rate increases, Florida State University professor Mark McNees told PolitiFact.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Towns and cities are enacting bans on construction seemingly by the day, including in nearby areas in Washington, out of fears of higher electricity bills, pollution and AI taking their jobs.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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