banning

[ˈbænɪŋ]

banning Definition

• 1. the act of officially prohibiting something
• 2. the state of being prohibited

Using banning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "banning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The banning of smoking in public places has become more common in recent years.

• Example

  The government announced the banning of single-use plastics.

• Example

  The banning of certain books was a common practice in the past.

• Example

  The banning of protests was met with widespread criticism.

banning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for banning

• prohibition
• forbiddance
• outlawing
• interdiction
• embargo

Antonyms for banning

• permission
• allowance
• authorization

Phrases with banning

• ban on

  an official prohibition or restriction on something

  Example

  There is a ban on smoking in this area.

• lifting of a ban

  the act of removing an official prohibition or restriction on something

  Example

  The lifting of the ban on travel to that country was welcomed by many.

• ban the bomb

  a slogan used by anti-nuclear activists to call for the banning of nuclear weapons

  Example

  The Ban the Bomb movement gained momentum in the 1960s.

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Summary: banning in Brief

'Banning' [ˈbænɪŋ] refers to the act of officially prohibiting something, such as smoking in public places or single-use plastics. It can also refer to the state of being prohibited. 'Ban on' is a common phrase used to describe an official restriction, while 'lifting of a ban' refers to the removal of such a restriction. The slogan 'ban the bomb' is used by anti-nuclear activists to call for the banning of nuclear weapons.