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

Talarico, serving in 2023 as a Texas state representative, voted against a bill that prohibited certain gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone treatments for minors. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

As a condition of his federal-court sentence, Lewton is prohibited from outfitting or guiding hunters for a full year. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026

Under the department’s new license plate reader policy, officials said the LAPD will have complete ownership of the data and will be prohibited from sharing it with certain outside agencies without approval from senior leadership. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Oishi conducted a bag search and confirmed the item was prohibited. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

Using the benefits for many items, including hot food, alcohol, toiletries and pet food, has long been prohibited. — Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Foraging is prohibited in Saguaro National Park, with exceptions for O’odham harvesting traditions. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

The other 90 percent are not prohibited from giving out candy. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The act prohibited commercial timber harvesting, cars, and human constructions. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026