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prohibit

pro·hib·it
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-hib-it]
    • /proʊˈhɪb ɪt/
    • /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-hib-it]
    • /proʊˈhɪb ɪt/

Definitions of prohibit word

  • verb with object prohibit to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here. 1
  • verb with object prohibit to forbid the action of (a person). 1
  • verb with object prohibit to prevent; hinder. 1
  • transitive verb prohibit forbid 1
  • transitive verb prohibit outlaw, make illegal 1
  • verb prohibit If a law or someone in authority prohibits something, they forbid it or make it illegal. 0

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Origin of prohibit

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin prohibitus past participle of prohibēre to hold before, hold back, hinder, forbid, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -hibēre, combining form of habēre to have, hold; see habit1

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Parts of speech for Prohibit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prohibit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for prohibit

verb prohibit

  • abolish — If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
  • ban — To ban something means to state officially that it must not be done, shown, or used.
  • bitted — Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.
  • bitting — Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.
  • bottlenecking — a narrow entrance or passageway.

Antonyms for prohibit

verb prohibit

  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • carry the torch — If you say that someone is carrying the torch of a particular belief or movement, you mean that they are working hard to ensure that it is not forgotten and continues to grow stronger.
  • charter — A charter is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people.
  • clean up — If you clean up a mess or clean up a place where there is a mess, you make things tidy and free of dirt again.
  • commission — If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you.

Top questions with prohibit

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