Synonyms for

Prohibiting

Verb / prəʊˈhɪbʌtɪŋ / Another word for prohibiting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Prohibiting means to forbid or prevent something.

Synonyms & similar words

veto disallow allow proscribe prohibit forbid nix permit interdict forbid ban proscribe disallow prevent restrict limit stop bar outlaw veto embargo block hinder impede interdict obstruct restrain thwart denounce

Synonyms by register

Formal

interdicting disallowing forbidding vetoing

Informal

banning stopping blocking keeping out

Literary

enjoining debarring

Antonyms

allowing permitting sanctioning authorizing approving enabling legalizing

Common collocations

  • prohibiting the sale
  • prohibiting access
  • prohibiting smoking
  • prohibiting the use
  • prohibiting entry
  • prohibiting discrimination
  • prohibiting the carrying

Word family

noun prohibition
verb prohibit
adjective prohibitive
adverb prohibitively

Usage note

This word is often used in legal or official contexts. Ensure it is used appropriately to avoid sounding overly strict in informal settings.

Example sentences

  1. The school is prohibiting gum-chewing in the classrooms.
  2. My parents are prohibiting me from watching TV until I finish my homework.
  3. The law is prohibiting people from driving over the speed limit.
  4. The company is prohibiting employees from using their phones during meetings.
  5. The restaurant is prohibiting customers from bringing in outside food.

Quotes

  • Prohibiting things doesn't stop them from happening. It just makes them illegal.
  • Prohibiting things is not the same as educating people about them.
  • The more you try to prohibit something, the more people will want to do it.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words