Synonyms of prohibition

prohibition

noun

ˌprō-ə-ˈbi-shən 

1

as in banning

the act of ordering that something not be done or used

the principal's prohibition against the use of cell phones in the school building met with unanimous approval by the teachers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banning
• prohibiting
• proscription
• outlawing
• forbidding
• interdiction
• suppression
• barring
• enjoining
• proscribing
• interdicting
• instruction
• charging
• bidding
• dictation
• deterrence
• repression
• direction
• discouragement
• decreeing
• coercion
• compulsion
• constraint
• dissuading
• force

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permission
• approval
• allowance
• endorsement
• sanction
• license
• toleration
• support
• authorization
• promotion
• clearance
• sufferance
• encouragement
• compliance
• submission
• obedience

2

as in ban

an order that something not be done or used

the school issued a prohibition against wearing clothing with obscene and provocative slogans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ban
• injunction
• embargo
• veto
• interdiction
• proscription
• restriction
• warning
• interdict
• objection
• edict
• taboo
• protest
• suppression
• prevention
• refusal
• limitation
• inhibition
• repression
• discouragement
• deterrent
• decree
• mandate
• restraint
• denial
• no-no
• constraint
• commandment
• rejection
• negation
• disallowance
• caveat
• dictate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prescription
• tolerance
• consent
• sanction
• permitting
• license
• licensing
• permission
• authorization
• approval
• granting
• allowing
• allowance
• support
• clearance
• promotion
• letting
• toleration
• endorsement
• leave
• agreement
• compliance
• blessing
• encouragement
• enabling
• sanctioning
• sufferance
• submission
• approbation
• obedience
• facilitation
• acquiescence
• imprimatur
• OK
• assent
• accession

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prohibition

California’s existing prohibition on false or misleading environmental marketing remains in place, meaning apparel companies still face requirements to make truthful claims even without the bill’s additional verification framework. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

From the time of Bitcoin’s 2009 launch, crypto had occupied the murkier end of legal gray zones; in the eyes of CFTC regulators, crypto prediction markets, which inherited the moral and legal residue of gambling prohibition, were doubly marked. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Regulation over prohibition Haddow said the association supports state regulations that require testing, labeling and age restrictions rather than outright bans. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The prohibition outlaws lawn watering and the use of spray irrigation at the start of October for the rest of the warm season, though customers can still hand-water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026