curfew

noun
/ˈkɜːrfjuː/

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example Sentences

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

Synonyms

restriction, lockdown, ban, regulation

Antonyms

freedom, liberty

Collocations

impose a curfew, strict curfew, night curfew, citywide curfew

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