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

When the prohibition ended, so too did the colonial caste system. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

As written in the Bible, the Tenth Commandment is a stern prohibition. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Gujarat is known for its stringent alcohol prohibition under the Gujarat Prohibition Act of 1949, according to Condé Nast Traveler. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

The prohibition lasts until 12 months after that contract has been finalized. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026