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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For surveillance pay specifically, the bill would prohibit companies from using workers’ personal data — without their consent — to determine what they’re paid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It can prohibit doctors “from telling an anorexic patient to eat less” while allowing them to recommend eating more.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Anthropic’s guidelines prohibit its AI from facilitating violence, developing weapons, or conducting surveillance.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Polymarket the same day updated its terms of use to prohibit trading on stolen confidential information or on illegal tips, or by people who can influence the outcome of an event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Only ten states prohibit all employers and licensing agencies from considering arrests, and three states prohibit some employers and occupational and licensing agencies from doing so.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

prohibit

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