Ban and Formalize

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Ban verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

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Formalize is an antonym for ban.

Nearby Word: banned

Formalize verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Usage example: the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

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Ban is an antonym for formalize.

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