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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Australia last month became the first nation to prohibit people under-16s from using immensely popular and profitable social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and YouTube.

From Barron's

A spokesperson for TikTok said their "deepest sympathies" remain with the families and "content that promotes or encourages dangerous behaviour" is strictly prohibited on the platform.

From BBC

Hawaii law directly prohibits carrying guns in many specific places, such as parks, beaches, and restaurants that serve alcohol.

From The Wall Street Journal

If that were the law, surely there would be some rule or regulation prohibiting me from trading while tweeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

A TikTok spokesperson said: "We strictly prohibit content that promotes or encourages dangerous behaviour."

From BBC

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