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banning

/ˈbænɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of prohibiting or forbidding something.

  • noun

    The state of being prohibited or forbidden.


Synonyms

disallow , forbid , prohibit
Rhymes
Words rhyming with banning
banana , manana , vana , rana , hana
Variants
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Banning , ban , banned , banning , bans
Etymology
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From Old French 'banir', meaning 'to expel' or 'to forbid'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, people could be banned from towns for various reasons, including debt, heresy, or even for being a leper?

  2. The term 'banning order' is used in the UK to refer to a court order that prohibits someone from contacting another person.


Related Concepts
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  1. Censorship: The suppression or restriction of information, ideas, or works considered objectionable or harmful.

  2. Prohibition: The act of forbidding the manufacture, sale, or use of a substance or behavior.


Culture
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Banning has been used throughout history in various contexts, such as banning books for their controversial content, banning certain practices or behaviors, and even banning people from certain places. In literature, the concept of banning is often explored in dystopian novels, where the government or authorities restrict individual freedoms for the greater good.

How to Memorize "banning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red stop sign with the word 'Banning' written on it. Visualize the act of someone crossing out a word or activity on a list.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Banning' with the word 'forbidding'. Think of the word 'prohibition' and how it relates to banning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bananas Are Not Allowed In'. This phrase can help you remember that the word 'banning' is related to the act of forbidding.


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