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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TSA’s procedures became much stricter, including prohibiting non-passengers from going beyond security checkpoints.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the current agreement prohibits rookie officials from being tapped for a playoff game, because postseason eligibility is reserved for “officials with two or more credited seasons.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The last time the EC blocked a deal was in 2023, when it prohibited a merger between the online travel agencies Booking.com and eTraveli.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, she's been a practising member of the LDS - which, among other things, means abiding by a health code that prohibits drinking tea, coffee and alcohol, and eating meat sparingly.

From BBC

Chinese law doesn’t strictly prohibit its citizens from going overseas for surrogacy, but officials have criticized it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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