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

This bill prohibits local jurisdictions from establishing requirements for commercial solar energy facilities that are more restrictive than the state law. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

For instance, the European Union AI Act specifically prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplace and educational settings. — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

New York law requires consignment proceeds to remain the artist’s property and prohibits galleries from using those funds for operating expenses. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

In response, legislators are seeking to mandate that all 3-D printers sold in the state come equipped with software that prohibits users from making triggers and other gun parts. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Another reason the state budget is watched so closely is because the Idaho Constitution prohibits the state of Idaho from running a budget deficit where expenses exceed state revenues. — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Little Elm officials would like to remind the public that the town prohibits parties and events at short-term rental properties, according to the statement. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

The government prohibits meth sales because society does not trust everyone to make good choices about such powerful, addictive drugs. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

The state agency prohibits keeping the South American species without a special permit for educational, research or eradication purposes, with limited exceptions for pet owners. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026