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- pronunciation:
- pr
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biht
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pro
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biht
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prohibits, prohibiting, prohibited |
| definition 1: |
to not allow by law.
State law prohibits smoking on buses.- synonyms:
- forbid, outlaw
- antonyms:
- allow, authorize, permit
- similar words:
- ban, veto
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| definition 2: |
to forbid from taking a particular action.
Our parents prohibit us from jumping on the furniture.- antonyms:
- allow, authorize, permit
- similar words:
- ban, bar, prevent, stay
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| definition 3: |
to make impossible or prevent from going forward.
Icy roads prohibited further travel.- synonyms:
- prevent, stop
- antonyms:
- allow, permit
- similar words:
- arrest, block, check, frustrate, halt, hamper, obstruct, stay
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| related words: |
banish, deny, overrule |
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| derivation: |
prohibited (adj.) |
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