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Synonyms for prohibiting
verb make impossible; stop- ban
- block
- constrain
- enjoin
- forbid
- freeze
- halt
- hinder
- impede
- inhibit
- outlaw
- preclude
- prevent
- proscribe
- restrain
- restrict
- rule out
- cool
- cork
- debar
- disallow
- forfend
- hamper
- interdict
- kill
- nix
- obstruct
- spike
- stymie
- taboo
- veto
- 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 for prohibiting
- advance
- aid
- allow
- approve
- assist
- continue
- facilitate
- forward
- free
- help
- include
- let go
- permit
- push
- release
- support
- encourage
- promote
- favor
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
repressive
adjective. restraining
restraining
adjective. controlling
withholding
adjective. restraining
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.