Pronunciation

/prəˈbɪkt/

Definitions

• Verb: To forbid or prevent by authority; to make it illegal or impossible. For example: “The government prohibits smoking in public places.”
• Noun: The act of prohibiting; a rule or order that forbids something. For example: “The prohibition on alcohol during Prohibition era.”

Phrases

• “Prohibit something” means to not allow or ban it.
• “Prohibited items” refers to things that are not allowed.
• “Prohibition era” in the US refers to the time when the production, sale, and transport of alcohol were banned.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The school prohibits chewing gum during class.”
• Noun: “The law prohibits driving under the influence of drugs.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The government’s decision to prohibit single-use plastics has been met with mixed reactions.”

Synonyms

• Ban
• Forbid
• Restrict
• Prohibitively
• Interdict
• Outlaw

Antonyms

• Permit
• Allow
• Encourage
• Facilitate
• Enable