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

The law prohibits federal officials from stationing troops or armed personnel at polling places, except when necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

California law allows police to share license plate reader data with other California public agencies, but prohibits sharing it with federal and out-of-state agencies. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

The ballot measure also prohibits discrimination based on party or whether a candidate is an incumbent or running in opposition. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

State law prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with out-of-state or federal agencies without a court order or warrant from a California court. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Campus carry Florida law largely prohibits anyone on a college campus from carrying a gun. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The rule prohibits players from displaying personal messages in writing or illustration on game day unless the message has received advance approval from the league's office. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

On Thursday, county commissioners gave unanimous final approval for a yearlong moratorium that prohibits the county from accepting, processing or approving any large-scale data center applications. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

State law prohibits wagering on games involving New York college teams and all sports betting for those under 21. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026