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 Supreme Court ordinarily prohibits such restrictions, according to Congress's Constitution Annotated. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Federal law prohibits armed federal agents from conducting activities in and around polling places unless force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

The district’s code of conduct now prohibits caffeine pills and pouches on school grounds. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

The policy also prohibits sharing ALPR data with federal agencies for immigration enforcement, according to the city. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Planning Commission member Karen Sherman pointed out the city ordinance prohibits driveways exiting onto collector streets for safety. — Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

That statute prohibits tenants from damaging or removing parts of the property belonging to the landlord or allowing other people to do so. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Raman has been campaigning on her work securing passage of a 2024 law that prohibits city workers from participating in federal immigration enforcement. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The policy prohibits using ALPR data for personal use, gathering information solely regarding free speech, political or religious activity, and using the data for discriminatory purposes. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026