Find Synonyms

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.
JUMP TO:

• 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."

Strongest
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
See all opposites of enjoinment

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Enjoinment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/enjoinment
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.