prohibit

[proh-hib-it] / proʊˈhɪb ɪt /

VERB

make impossible; stop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban block constrain enjoin forbid freeze halt hinder impede inhibit outlaw preclude prevent proscribe restrain restrict rule out

STRONG

cool cork debar disallow forfend hamper interdict kill nix obstruct spike stymie taboo veto

WEAK

bottle up box in bring to screeching halt gridlock hang up hold up jam up keep lid on lock up pass on put a lock on put a stopper in put chill on put down put half nelson on shut out throw cold water on tie up zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow approve assist continue facilitate forward free help include let go permit push release support

STRONG

encourage promote

WEAK

favor

Example Sentences

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The same applies to laws prohibiting felons from possessing firearms.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why."

From BBC

Speaking outside court, Jackson told reporters he was legally and ethically prohibited from explaining why he withdrew.

From The Wall Street Journal

It could pass legislation explicitly prohibiting the use of military force against Canada, Greenland, Panama, Colombia, Cuba or any other country without explicit congressional authorization.

From Salon

Charter, that prohibits the use of force by one sovereign country against another, except in specific cases of self-defense.

From Salon

prohibit

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