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

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

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

The platform officially prohibits gambling and games of chance through its gambling policy. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

The agreement also prohibits showing children the number of likes or reactions a post receives. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

In Idaho, parents who say their faith prohibits lifesaving medical care for their children can’t be charged with child neglect or manslaughter. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

The Freedom Boat Club, a members-only club that has multiple locations around Boston, prohibits boating at night. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

The president imposed martial law, which prohibits elections from being held, when Russian forces invaded the country in February 2022. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026