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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A spokesperson for Kalshi said the prediction site "explicitly prohibits insider trading of any form, including government employees trading on prediction markets related to government activity".

From BBC

In theory, Polymarket prohibits Americans from using its main betting platform.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United Nations Charter prohibits members from threatening or using force against other states.

From BBC

U.S. military members are prohibited by law from carrying out unlawful orders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The defense argued the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits using military forces for domestic law enforcement, barred the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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