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adjective

Definition of interdictednext
as in prohibited
that may not be permitted an interdicted hold in wrestling

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interdicted

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verb

past tense of interdict
1
as in forbade
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

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2
as in intercepted
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdicted
  1. prohibited
  2. forbade
  3. intercepted
  4. forbidden
Adjective
  • For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
    Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
  • Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
    Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
Definition of prohibited
Verb
  • Perhaps your leader wants to support your growth and development, but their boss has forbade any investment in developmental opportunities as a distraction.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • As punishment, the pope forbade the city’s citizens from selling their textiles, plunging them into poverty.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of forbade
Verb
  • The undrafted rookie intercepted two passes, and cornerback Cobie Durant intercepted a pass and forced a fumble that safety Kamren Curl returned for a touchdown as the Rams defeated the Raiders, 20-15, before 73,267 at SoFi Stadium.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Safety Bryan Addison intercepted a pass to end one late Rutgers drive, and the Bruins stuffed the Scarlet Knights on a pair of two-point conversions that could have changed the complexion of the game.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of intercepted
Adjective
  • Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
  • Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin.
    James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of forbidden
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