NO-NO Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

no-no

noun

Definition of no-no

as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of no-no The most obvious comp is that Disney couldn’t buy Fox’s TV networks because doing so would’ve saddled Disney with two broadcast networks, ABC and Fox, and that’s a big regulatory no-no. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 In this bland, milquetoast world, freedom to express oneself through music is a big no-no. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Cheap All-Weather Wicker Peterman points to cheap all-weather wicker patio furniture as a major no-no in her books. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 There was a reddish shirt in 2012-13, which was controversial because red is a Sunderland colour and Sunderland are Newcastle’s local rivals and therefore red is a no-no. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-no

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Currently, federal prohibition forces many state-legal cannabis operators to deal in cash, posing public safety and illicit finance risks.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The House under Perez advanced its own version of the legislation that omitted the short-term rental prohibition.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of prohibition

Noun

Leading the list is the United States’ third-country refugee agreements and the Citizenship by Investment program, which both Washington and the European Union have now linked to visa restrictions.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
After a one-year break due to war travel restrictions, the Americans trounced the Nationals 12-0 at Fenway Park, the most one-sided of the All-Star games.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of restriction

Noun

Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Most recently, the EU expanded a naval operation launched in 2020 meant to enforce a United Nations embargo against Libya.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of embargo

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Others became law without Kelly’s signature or were enacted over her veto by Republicans in the House and Senate.

— Matthew Kelly July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
DeSantis’ vetoes carved roughly $800 million from the $115 billion state budget the Legislature passed in May, including 140 projects requested by Miami-Dade lawmakers that are worth nearly $88 million, according to a Miami Herald analysis.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of veto

Noun

These are designed to replace the nation’s now-aging Vanguard nuclear missile submarines, which are the UK’s preeminent nuclear deterrent.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
The oppressively hot and steamy weather was no deterrent for the crowds that lined up along Crandon Boulevard on Saturday to celebrate America’s independence at Key Biscayne’s 67th Fourth of July parade.

— Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of deterrent

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