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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• legal
• permissive
• authorized
• lawful
• legitimate
• endorsed
• approved
• licensed
• accepted
• certified
• tolerable
• allowed
• accredited
• endurable
• bearable
• sanctioned
• OK
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• promoted
• supported
• mandatory
• required
• commanded
• suitable
• encouraged
• 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
• interdicted
• precluded
• restrained
• deterred
• dissuaded
• suppressed
• curbed
• disallowed
• blocked
• rejected
• debarred
• quashed
• ruled out
• silenced
• vetoed
• deprived
• repressed
• shut out
• inhibited
• subdued
• impeded
• hindered
• squelched
• obstructed
• checked
• embargoed
• repudiated
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• crushed
• snuffed (out)
• quelled
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• reined (in)
• bridled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prohibited

Verb

Claims that cotton in a particular product came from a specific farm or grower are also prohibited. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

The suspect who allegedly had the weapon was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, police said, adding that they were booked on multiple charges. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Candidate endorsements, party promotions and active campaigning will be prohibited. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The letter prohibited campus access and contact with student-athletes and imposed restrictions on discussing the investigation, with exceptions including legal counsel and a union representative. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Women were prohibited from working or from walking the streets alone. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026

The 1980s law prohibited video stores from disclosing what their customers rented. — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026

Prominent Israeli rabbis say visiting the sacred site is prohibited. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

After a federal court prohibited further nitrogen executions, the state switched back to the old, broken method. — Maya Foa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026