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

Trump posted on Truth Social earlier in the week that the renovation will not take place unless courts lift a judge’s order that has prohibited his name from being inscribed on the facade of the complex. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

The contract manager disputed the claim that the travel was prohibited; the inspector general disagreed. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Last year, a utility regulation bill prohibited big energy users, like data centers, from offloading the cost of updating the power grid to a broad base of consumers. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Chalmers is also prohibited from caring for children during her probation and is barred from participating in state and federal health care programs. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

After serving his 10-day jail sentence, Bass must pay $1,127 in fines and fees, and he is prohibited from entering the casino corridor between Kahle Drive and the Nevada-California state line, Mazza said. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Under Brazilian law, mining is prohibited on Indigenous lands. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Six Flags said food and other loose items are prohibited on rides because these items can create safety hazards. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

The University of Chicago’s social-science faculty have prohibited most technology and banned the use of AI tools from their core classes. — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026