Thesaurus / prohibiting
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synonyms for prohibiting
- 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
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On November 22, he issued a proclamation prohibiting the importation of provisions from England.
KING ROBERT THE BRUCEA. F. MURISONEarlier in 1651, Parliament had passed a law prohibiting foreign vessels from trading with the American colonists.
HALLOWED HERITAGE: THE LIFE OF VIRGINIADOROTHY M. TORPEYOrigen, Ambrose, and Augustine unite in prohibiting the representation of the Deity by any material object.
THE CATACOMBS OF ROMEWILLIAM HENRY WITHROWBy prohibiting the manufacture of starch the Government has done something to please Mr. Pemberton-Billing.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, VOL. 152, MAY 16, 1917.VARIOUSIf they say the Territorial question—now, for the first time, there is no act of Congress prohibiting slavery anywhere.
KEY-NOTES OF AMERICAN LIBERTYVARIOUSThere would be consistency in prohibiting the manufacture and importation of intoxicating liquors, as well as the sale of them.
HISTORY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDDUNCAN CAMPBELLProclamations were of consequence sent forth, prohibiting all persons from carrying pistols under a foot long in the barrel.
THE FORTUNES OF NIGELSIR WALTER SCOTTIn 1772 and 1773, some other royal warrants were issued, prohibiting over-regulation prices in equally peremptory terms.
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW, AMERICAN EDITION, VOLUME LIVVARIOUSDon Custodio and Padre Salvi consulted in whispers over the expediency of prohibiting such shows.
THE REIGN OF GREEDJOSE RIZALThe laws prohibiting these do not forbid the lottery, nor can it be included under them by parity of reasoning.
THE AGE OF ERASMUSP. S. ALLENWORDS RELATED TO PROHIBITING
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