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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In a version of the sport that prohibits much of the physicality that defines the men’s game, Murphy is an outlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

The modified injunction “does not prohibit the voluntary resolution of civil rights investigations and litigations” with UC.

From Los Angeles Times

Anthropic’s usage guidelines prohibit Claude from being used to facilitate violence, develop weapons or conduct surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Transactions with entities of Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Iran and China are still prohibited, the Treasury Department said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Early in the case, Fischer issued a preliminary injunction barring the city from enforcing the municipal code that prohibits bulky items in public places or on the streets.

From Los Angeles Times

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