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prohibit Synonyms

Another word for prohibit

Choosing another word for prohibit depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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
forbid
ban
bar
outlaw
Strong
proscribe
interdict
disallow
veto

• 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
prevent
preclude
Strong
hinder
impede
obstruct
inhibit
stop
rule out

Opposites of prohibit

The opposite of prohibit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permit
allow
authorize
enable
sanction
facilitate
approve
legalize
See all opposites of prohibit

• Nearby Words

progressively
progressiveness
progressivism
prohibit
prohibition
prohibitionist
prohibitive

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