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 law made clear that it’s illegal to give better credit terms to certain borrowers based on those prohibited characteristics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The legislation stipulates that "access to an online social networking service provided by an online platform is prohibited for minors under the age of 15."

From Barron's

The ruling struck down a 1992 federal law that prohibited most states from allowing gambling on sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

The faculty union said in the statement that “in the next coming weeks,” they would seek a preliminary injunction prohibiting any further disclosures by CSU of faculty members’ personal information.

From Los Angeles Times

Venezuela’s current oil law prohibits private companies from independently exploring, producing and exporting.

From The Wall Street Journal

prohibit

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