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MANDATES Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word mandates. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MANDATES

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constrains
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• severely restrict in scope or extent

forbids
verbv
verb

• command against

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

hampers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

hinders
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impedes
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

inhibits
verbv
verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

obstructs
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

prevents
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

prohibits
verbv
verb

• command against

restricts
verbv
verb

• place restrictions on

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

thwarts
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Alternatives for CONSTRAINS

Alternatives for FORBIDS

Alternatives for HAMPERS

Alternatives for HINDERS

Alternatives for IMPEDES

Alternatives for INHIBITS

Alternatives for OBSTRUCTS

Alternatives for PREVENTS

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