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Ban

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Meanings of Ban

Verb

  • To say that someone cannot do something.
  • To call out or ask for something.
  • To say something is bad or wrong.
  • To not allow something to happen.
  • To say something bad about someone.

Noun

  • A rule that says something is not allowed.
  • A public announcement or notice.
  • A gathering of people for a special purpose.
  • A strong word that means to say something is very bad.
  • A penalty for breaking a rule.

Explanation of the word: Ban

A ban is when someone says you are not allowed to do something. For example, if a teacher says no running in the classroom, that's a ban.

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Translations for the word: Ban

hindi
बैन

bain

रोकना

rokna

निषेध

nishedh

   

Synonyms for the word: Ban

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Ban

What does 'ban' mean?
The word 'ban' means to officially say that something is not allowed.
How do you pronounce 'ban'?
You pronounce 'ban' like this: 'ban' (rhymes with 'man').
What is the origin of the word 'ban'?
The word 'ban' comes from an old English word that means to summon or to command.
What is the meaning of 'ban' in Hindi?
The word 'ban' in Hindi is 'प्रतिबंध' (Pratibandh).