antismoking

American  

[an-tee-smoh-king, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈsmoʊ kɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. opposed to or promoting the discontinuance of the smoking of tobacco.

   an antismoking campaign launched by a health agency.

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Etymology

Origin of antismoking

1960–65; anti- + smoking ( see smoke (v.), -ing ¹ )

Example Sentences

“I would argue antismoking campaigns were too effective,” said Oviatt, who said he buys a pack every few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

As popularity increased, their product range expanded from chewing gum to include the five other antismoking products approved by the Food and Drug Administration: lozenges, patches, inhalers and nasal sprays.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

With the release of a recent poll commissioned by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, antismoking groups are attempting to assuage worries that a ban will alienate voters.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

Although Judge Kessler’s decision did not impose significant financial penalties on the tobacco companies, it established what antismoking advocates regard as incontrovertible documentation of the industry’s years of deception and fraud.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2023

She would also work antismoking into her platform.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray