Synonyms of prohibits

prohibits

verb

present tense third-person singular of prohibit

as in forbids

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

• forbids
• bans
• outlaws
• prevents
• discourages
• proscribes
• enjoins
• halts
• stops
• excludes
• precludes
• bars
• deters
• restrains
• interdicts
• curbs
• suppresses
• dissuades
• disallows
• deprives
• inhibits
• impedes
• represses
• blocks
• rejects
• hinders
• silences
• subdues
• obstructs
• rules out
• squashes
• quashes
• vetoes
• shuts out
• repudiates
• reins (in)
• debars
• quells
• squelches
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• checks
• embargoes
• crushes
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• bridles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• approves
• lets
• authorizes
• endorses
• suffers
• supports
• encourages
• promotes
• sanctions
• warrants
• advances
• furthers
• licenses
• orders
• cultivates
• nourishes
• commands
• tolerates
• nurtures
• bears
• bids
• abets
• endures
• abides
• forwards
• brooks
• countenances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prohibits

Westlake is now under a temporary restraining order, which prohibits the town council from voting on a development plan for the data center. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

The name of the teenager was not released due to a law that prohibits the identification of juveniles charged with federal crimes. — Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Because Maryland law prohibits a waiver program from discharging someone until they are taken in by another provider, the Arc of Howard County continued to provide services for him. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026

That act prohibits discrimination, including harassment, because of an individual’s race and national origin. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Although the Food and Drug Administration prohibits marketing it as a supplement or using it as a food ingredient, it’s advertised as a mood and energy enhancer, a painkiller and an alternative to opioids. — Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2026

Data sharing State law prohibits law enforcement from sharing the data with entities outside of California. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Burning Man famously prohibits cash transactions and instead encourages gifting amongst its participants, who, for the duration of the event, operate a temporary society known as Black Rock City. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

International law prohibits the deliberate targeting of schools and universities during armed conflicts. — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026