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enjoinment Synonyms
Another word for enjoinment
Choosing another word for enjoinment depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act of authoritative ordering or directing someone to do something, or the state of being so ordered; an authoritative command or directive.
Usage Example
"The monastery's strict injunction of silence during meals was observed by all the novices."
Strongest
injunction
command
Strong
directive
mandate
order
bidding
charge
precept
• noun (Context 2)
In law, the act of officially prohibiting or restraining a party from performing a specific action through a court order.
Usage Example
"The plaintiff's counsel sought the immediate injunction of the corporation's unauthorized construction on the protected wetlands."
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injunction
prohibition
Strong
restraint
interdiction
proscription
ban
Opposites of enjoinment
The opposite of enjoinment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
authorization
approval
sanction
permission
allowance
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Enjoinment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/enjoinment