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Definitions

interdiction

[in-ter-dik-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈdɪk ʃən /
NOUN
sanction
Synonyms
STRONG
ban boycott command decree injunction interdict penalty sentence writ
WEAK
coercive measure punitive measure
NOUN
forbiddance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
suppression
STRONG
ban boycott censorship embargo inhibition injunction limitation prohibition proscription refusal restriction stoppage taboo
WEAK
a thou-shalt-not disallowance don't no-no off-limits out of bounds
Antonyms
STRONG
allowance approval freedom permission release sanction

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon statement on Sunday defined the operation as "a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Coast Guard and Navy with interdiction operations in the Caribbean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

After interdiction, the Coast Guard typically begins a process that adheres to legal strictures, detaining the crew and eventually turning them over to a U.S. law enforcement agency.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

Crews launch interdiction missions when suspected vessels are spotted during patrols, often approaching these boats using semi-submersible vessels or small vessels and detaining those on board.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

What we were supposed to be doing was what they called an interdiction number.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.