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🚫prohibit

verb
/prəˈhɪbɪt/
progressive prohibition

Meaning

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example Sentences

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital.

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Example Expressions

prohibit from

Synonyms

forbid, ban, restrict, disallow, prevent
Entry 1
forbid, ban, restrict, disallow, prevent
Entry 2
forbid, ban, prevent, disallow

Antonyms

allow, permit, approve, authorize
Entry 1
allow, permit, approve
Entry 2
allow, permit, authorize

Collocations

strictly prohibit, prohibit smoking, prohibit entry, prohibit use, law prohibits
Entry 1
strictly prohibit, prohibit smoking, prohibit entry, prohibit use
Entry 2
prohibit smoking, strictly prohibit, prohibit entry, law prohibits

More Example Sentences

I am not carrying any prohibited items.

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