So strong was the power of myth and church, that no one had dared to brave the interdict and cross the sacred gates of ascension in over forty generations.
Source: tatoeba (11893500)
Interdict
/ˈɪntɚdɪkt/
Synonyms for "interdict" (146 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
arrestarrestationbanbarbench warrantblackcapiascaveatcheckconstraintcontrabandcontrolcoolingcooling downcooling offcurbcurtailmentdeath warrantdebardeceleration
Strong matches (43)
disallowdisallowanceeighteenth amendmentembargoenjoinexcludeexclude fromexclusionfieri faciasforbidforbiddanceforbidden fruitforbiddinghabere facias possessionemhindranceindexindex expurgatoriusindex librorum prohibitoruminhibitinhibition
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Noun(10 words)
Related words (73)
mandatory injunctionmittimusmonopolynisi priusno nono-nonoticenotificationoutlawpreceptprecludepreclusionpreventpreventionprocessprohibitprohibitionprohibition partyprohibitory injunctionproscribe
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proscriptionprotectionprotectionismprotective tariffrationingrefusalrefusereinrejectrejectionrepressrepressionrestraintrestraint of traderestrictive covenantsretardationretrenchmentrule outruling outsay no tosearch warrantself-controlshut outslowing downstatutesumptuary lawssuppresssuppressiontabootariff wallthought controlvolstead actwarrantwarrant of arrestwarrant of attorneywritzoningzoning laws
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: interdiction, arrest, arrestation, ban, ban.
- Sentence evidence is available for interdict, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "interdict".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "interdict"
Keep "interdict" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "interdict" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "interdict", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "interdict" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesShowing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
14 entriesbanblockadechurch censureecclesiastical banembargoenjoinexcommunicationinjunctionpermanent injunctionproscribeseizurestoppagesuspensiontemporary injunction
Collocations
11 entriescivil interdictcourt interdictecclesiastical interdictinterdict accessinterdict orderinterdict shipmentinterdict tradeinterdict trafficinterdictionlegal interdictpublic interdict
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 2 languages.
Polish
2 entries- zakazać verb (to forbid)
- zakazywać verb (to forbid)
Spanish
1 entries- interdecir verb (to forbid)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The church placed an interdict on the country, suspending all religious services.
Source: tatoeba (13561815)
Medieval kings often feared the Pope's power to place an interdict on their kingdoms.
Source: tatoeba (13561820)
The army sought to interdict enemy supply lines before the attack.
Source: tatoeba (13561821)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "interdict"?
Closest matches include interdiction, arrest, arrestation, ban, ban.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "interdict"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.