prohibit

/prəˈhɪbɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to officially forbid or prohibit something, especially by law or rule

“The government prohibits the sale of certain chemicals without a license.”

2. verb

to prevent or stop someone from doing something

“The parents prohibited their children from playing video games after 9 PM.”

3. noun

a law or regulation that prohibits something

“The new traffic law is a prohibit on driving in the city center.”

Synonyms

  • ban
  • forbid
  • interdict
  • outlaw

Antonyms

  • allow
  • authorize
  • endorse
  • permit