Synonyms & related words for enjoin

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of enjoin — including order, forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, disallow. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to enjoin

Explore words related to enjoin — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include enjoinment, injunction, mandamus, interdictory, desist, injunctive, forjudge, compel. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for enjoin

Common synonyms for enjoin include order, forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, disallow, debar, adjure — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does enjoin come from?

The word enjoin breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -join, from Latin iungo (“join”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.