Pronunciation: ˌ in-t ə r- ' dikt
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to lay under or prohibit by an interdict
2 : to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner
3 a : to destroy, damage, or cut off (as an enemy line of supply) by firepower to stop or hamper an enemy b : INTERCEPT 2A < interdict drug shipments>
synonyms see FORBID
– in · ter · dic · tion \ - ' dik-sh ə n \ noun
– in · ter · dic · tive \ - ' dik-tiv \ adjective
– in · ter · dic · tor \ -t ə r \ noun
– in · ter · dic · to · ry \ -t( ə -)r ē \ adjective