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 group of state attorneys general said in its initial filing that the merger would violate the Clayton Antitrust Act, which is the more-than-100-year-old law that prohibits anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Therefore, rules and regulations cannot allow dogs when the declaration prohibits dogs in units. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The policy also explicitly prohibits sharing ALPR data to assist in immigration enforcement or to pursue people seeking gender-affirming care. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The statute prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in any program that receives federal funding. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

The order prohibits anyone from withholding or obstructing necessary treatment or removing, discharging or transferring the child while the case is pending. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Currently, the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits certain event betting on things like assassination and terrorism, but wildfires and other natural disasters are not included. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks and impertinent, profane, obscene or slanderous remarks. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Pennsylvania prohibits releasing exotic species into the wild, and violators can face fines or prosecution. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026