Ban and Repression

Ban

Ban noun - An order that something not be done or used.
Usage example: a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places

Repression and ban are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repression" instead a noun "Ban".

Nearby Word: banned

Repression

Repression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Ban and repression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ban" instead a noun "Repression".

How words are described

public public ban public repression
total total ban total repression
current current ban current repression
effective effective ban effective repression
Other adjectives: strong, severe, serious, absolute, forced, said, aforementioned, parental.
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