Synonyms for

Curfew

Verb / ˈkɜ:fju: / Another word for curfew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a regulation requiring people to remain indoors for a specified period, typically at night.

Synonyms & similar words

lockdown quarantine restriction ban prohibition limitation constraint embargo censorship regulation order decree mandate diktat curtailment restraint check control suppression

Synonyms by register

Formal

regulation restriction prohibition limitation

Informal

lights out lockdown time to go home

Literary

evening bell night watch

Antonyms

freedom openness liberty unrestricted allowance permission

Common collocations

  • impose a curfew
  • lift the curfew
  • enforce the curfew
  • midnight curfew
  • strict curfew
  • curfew hours
  • curfew violation

Word family

noun curfew
verb curfew

Usage note

Curfew refers to a set time after which a person may not go outside. It is often imposed by authorities, but can also be set by parents for their children.

Example sentences

  1. The city imposed a curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  2. My parents set a curfew for me to be home by 10 pm.
  3. During the riots, the mayor declared a curfew.
  4. The soldiers patrolled the streets during the curfew.
  5. The curfew caused inconvenience for many people who worked night shifts.

Quotes

  • I have a curfew. I have to be in bed by 10 p.m., and I have to be up early.
  • Curfew is a common thread that runs through adolescence.
  • Curfew is a polite way of saying home prison.

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