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 committee’s own rules, read aloud at the start of the proceedings, explicitly prohibited photography inside the room.

From Salon

Either their parents prohibited them from giving a statement or the girls refused.

From Literature

Diaz is also prohibited from possessing animals for five years, and from possessing firearms for 10 years, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

The agency said in a statement it was “deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy involving 14-month-old Tilly S.” but said state law prohibits officials from commenting further.

From Los Angeles Times

The law prohibits the department from withholding or redacting files because they could be embarrassing to public figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

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