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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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Ingle also said that all federal employees are subject to government ethics guidelines that prohibit the use of insider information for financial gain.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

For surveillance pay specifically, the bill would prohibit companies from using workers’ personal data — without their consent — to determine what they’re paid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“All federal employees are subject to government ethics guidelines that prohibit the use of nonpublic information for financial benefit,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Hawaii’s House passed a bill this month amending the definition of gambling to prohibit prediction markets for events related to “catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics and sports.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“It’s to prohibit you from making a profit. You cannot have a giant garage sale when it’s over.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty