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

That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026

Red-state legislatures rushed to pass stringent prohibitions. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

If the rule is repealed as proposed, those prohibitions will go away. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Immanuel Kant, who had taught and written there, remained the oracle of a previous generation, and his ideas still fertilized argument, creating an atmosphere dense with permissions and prohibitions. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The state also has widespread prohibitions on several rodenticide ingredients. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 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