prohibit

verbB1 · Intermediate

To forbid something by a rule or a law — a formal word.

Meaning of «prohibit»

verb

to forbid something by a rule or a law — a formal word

The new law will prohibit smoking in public parks.

Translation

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«prohibit» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to say that something is not allowed

banto stop something by an official ruleThe city will ban cars in the centre.

forbidto tell someone they must not do itMy parents forbid me to stay out late.

prohibitformalto stop something by law or official ruleThe law prohibits smoking in restaurants.

Word family

prohibit B1 · verbprohibition B1 · nounprohibitive C1 · adjectiveprohibitively C1 · adverb

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to forbid something by a rule or a law — a formal word

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