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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The defense argued the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits using military forces for domestic law enforcement, barred the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily prohibited U.S. carriers from operating flights near Venezuela and Caribbean spots including Puerto Rico.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Import of such sanctioned goods into the EU is prohibited under EU sanctions regulations."

From Barron's

Protection for immigrants: Healthcare officials are prohibited from disclosing a patient’s immigration status or birthplace and from giving immigration authorities access to nonpublic spaces in hospitals and clinics without a search warrant or court order.

From Los Angeles Times

View-blocking umbrellas are prohibited in parade grandstands and along the route.

From Los Angeles Times

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