Synonyms of prohibitions

prohibitions

noun

plural of prohibition

as in bans

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

• bans
• proscriptions
• interdictions
• injunctions
• interdicts
• embargoes
• restrictions
• vetoes
• warnings
• taboos
• edicts
• restraints
• objections
• discouragements
• suppressions
• repressions
• protests
• inhibitions
• constraints
• limitations
• preventions
• refusals
• mandates
• deterrents
• commandments
• decrees
• denials
• caveats
• no-no's
• dictates
• disallowances
• negations
• rejections

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prescriptions
• sanctions
• tolerances
• allowances
• licenses
• authorizations
• permissions
• consents
• clearances
• leaves
• approvals
• promotions
• endorsements
• agreements
• blessings
• supports
• tolerations
• encouragements
• sufferances
• submissions
• approbations
• compliances
• imprimaturs
• facilitations
• accessions
• OKs
• assents
• obediences
• acquiescences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prohibitions

Separately, some states have their own prohibitions on silencers. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Of those, 15 were incorporated on a single day, all using variations of the same suite number, despite prohibitions on hospices using the same office. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

Suno has also strengthened prohibitions against this kind of misuse in an update to its usage policy. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

But in a place characterized by natural beauty, standout culinary offerings, and impeccable service, these petite prohibitions are merely another invitation to settle into a rhythm of unhurried, analog leisure. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Of those 125 prohibitions, officials now say 46 have disappeared entirely, and 35 have had their operating conditions relaxed. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

There’s also a curriculum framework and prohibitions on physical and emotional abuse of children. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Under our system investors are protected by prospectuses, not prohibitions. — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026