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prohibit Antonyms

Opposite of prohibit

Because the opposite of prohibit shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

Usage Example

"The municipal ordinance strictly prohibits parking along the narrow residential street overnight."

Strongest
allow
permit
authorize
sanction
Strong
approve
legalize

• verb (Context 2)

To prevent or make an action impossible through physical or practical circumstances.

Usage Example

"Heavy snowfall and poor visibility prohibited the research team from reaching the mountain station."

Strongest
enable
facilitate
Strong
assist
promote

Similar words to prohibit

Words similar to prohibit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

forbid
prevent
ban
outlaw
bar
preclude
proscribe
disallow
See all synonyms of prohibit

• Nearby Words

progressively
progressiveness
progressivism
prohibit
prohibition
prohibitionist
prohibitive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prohibit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prohibit
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