mustn't

[ muhs-uhnt ]

1. contraction of must not.

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

"We mustn't be afraid to confront it again."

From BBC

The DOJ mustn’t ignore this any longer.

From Slate

“You couldn’t make that up! We mustn’t ever backslide.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We helped destroy the Soviet Union but failed to build democracy. We didn’t have the experience to know when to stand firm and say ‘You mustn’t do this.’

From BBC

“You mustn’t struggle, darling,” the witch said, shuddering to her feet as she pulled her hood back on.

From Literature