📜enjoin

verb
/ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example Sentences

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

Synonyms

urge, command, order, prohibit, forbid

Antonyms

allow, permit, approve

Collocations

enjoin someone, enjoin action, enjoin company, enjoin from doing

Related Vocabularies

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combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
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