prohibit synonyms

prohibit

v.

  1. To forbid

    interdict, ban, outlaw, put under the ban, obstruct; see also forbid, halt 2, prevent.

  2. To hinder

    obstruct, impede, inhibit; see hinder, prevent, restrain 1.

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