Synonyms of prohibited

prohibited 1 of 2

adjective

prō-ˈhi-bə-təd 

as in forbidden

that may not be permitted

there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forbidden
• banned
• outlawed
• barred
• illegal
• unauthorized
• unlawful
• improper
• impermissible
• proscribed
• unacceptable
• taboo
• illicit
• interdicted
• verboten
• inappropriate
• excluded
• tabu
• prevented
• unbearable
• refused
• rejected
• unlicensed
• stopped
• illegitimate
• unsuitable
• disallowed
• revoked
• objectionable
• discouraged
• unendurable
• precluded
• intolerable
• vetoed
• suppressed
• blocked
• unseemly
• unmentionable
• unsanctioned
• ineffable
• hindered
• obstructed
• disapproved
• repressed
• shut out
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• legal
• permissive
• authorized
• lawful
• legitimate
• endorsed
• approved
• licensed
• okay
• accepted
• certified
• tolerable
• allowed
• accredited
• endurable
• bearable
• sanctioned
• OK
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• promoted
• supported
• mandatory
• required
• commanded
• suitable
• encouraged
• indorsed
• ordered
• condoned
• proper
• tolerated
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• countenanced
• unobjectionable
• seemly
• brooked

prohibited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of prohibit

as in banned

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banned
• forbade
• outlawed
• discouraged
• prevented
• proscribed
• barred
• stopped
• enjoined
• halted
• excluded
• forbad
• interdicted
• precluded
• restrained
• deterred
• dissuaded
• curbed
• suppressed
• disallowed
• blocked
• rejected
• debarred
• quashed
• ruled out
• silenced
• vetoed
• deprived
• repressed
• shut out
• inhibited
• subdued
• impeded
• hindered
• quelled
• squelched
• obstructed
• checked
• embargoed
• repudiated
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• snuffed (out)
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• reined (in)
• bridled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• approved
• let
• suffered
• authorized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• licensed
• indorsed
• encouraged
• warranted
• supported
• promoted
• advanced
• cultivated
• ordered
• forwarded
• abetted
• nurtured
• tolerated
• furthered
• commanded
• nourished
• bid
• licenced
• bade
• bore
• endured
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked
• abode

Examples of prohibited in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required. —Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024

Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items. —Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024

The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA. —Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023

For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq. —Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021