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

Adjective

There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025

The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

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

Verb

That year, according to Sacramento Bee archives, the marina operated as usual in April, May and June before the declining water levels ultimately prohibited boating. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Winnetka, Plainfield and Bloomington are among the towns that have voted to ban the sale of kratom products while Rockford has prohibited the sale of synthetic kratom products. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

The law states that third parties conducting the age verification are prohibited from retaining identifying information from users. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Classes were suspended in several cities and towns in the Philippines and ships prohibited from leaving northern ports as the typhoon passed east of the northern island of Luzon. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Some state courts, including those in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, have also prohibited smart glasses. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Congress specifically prohibited states from applying gambling laws to swaps in certain limited circumstances, and similarly prohibited state regulation of swaps in insurance contracts and other contexts, Torres wrote. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Items including coolers, folding chairs, frisbees, balls, metal drink containers and aerosol cans — including spray sunscreen — are prohibited. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Freedom 250 says blankets are allowed, but lawn chairs, coolers, drink tumblers and aerosol sunscreen are prohibited. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026