Prohibited — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /prō-ˈhi-bə-təd/ pro·hib·it·ed

Meaning & Definition of Prohibited

Prohibited (adjective)

  1. not permitted, forbidden by authority

Prohibited (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. that may not be permitted

    "there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities"

    similar: banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted, outlawed, proscribed, taboo, verboten
    related: intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed, ineffable, unmentionable, unseemly, unsuitable, objectionable, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, repressed, suppressed, precluded, prevented, stopped, excluded, ruled out, shut out, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed
    opposite: allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable
    near: acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, permitted, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced, encouraged, promoted, supported, commanded, mandatory, ordered, required, proper, seemly, suitable, tolerated, unobjectionable

Prohibited (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to order not to do or use or to be done or used

    "the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark"

    similar: banned, barred, enjoined, forbade, interdicted, outlawed, proscribed
    related: deterred, discouraged, dissuaded, clamped down (on), cracked down (on), crushed, put down, quashed, quelled, repressed, silenced, snuffed (out), squashed, squelched, subdued, suppressed, halted, precluded, prevented, stopped, embargoed, excluded, ruled out, shut out, debarred, deprived, disallowed, rejected, repudiated, vetoed, bridled, checked, curbed, inhibited, reined (in), restrained, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed
    opposite: allowed, let, permitted, suffered
    near: approved, endorsed, sanctioned, authorized, licensed, warranted, abetted, advanced, cultivated, encouraged, forwarded, furthered, nourished, nurtured, promoted, supported, bade, commanded, ordered, abided, bore, brooked, countenanced, endured, tolerated

Related Entry: Prohibit (verb)

Prohibit is a different word from Prohibited. The synonyms below are for prohibit, not for prohibited.

  1. to order not to do or use or to be done or used

    "the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark"

    similar: ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, proscribe
    related: deter, discourage, dissuade, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress, halt, preclude, prevent, stop, embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out, debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto, bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, block, hinder, impede, obstruct
    opposite: allow, let, permit, suffer
    near: approve, endorse, sanction, authorize, license, warrant, abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support, bid, command, order, abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prohibited

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prohibited:

banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted, outlawed, proscribed, taboo, verboten, enjoined, forbade

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prohibited

Words with the opposite meaning of Prohibited:

allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, allowed, let, permitted, suffered

Related Words for Prohibited

intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed, ineffable, unmentionable, unseemly, unsuitable, objectionable, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, repressed, suppressed, precluded, prevented, stopped

Near Antonyms of Prohibited

acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced, encouraged, promoted, supported, commanded, mandatory, ordered

Origin & Etymology of Prohibited

First known use: circa 1532

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Prohibited

Frequently Asked Questions about Prohibited

What does "Prohibited" mean?

"Prohibited" means not permitted, forbidden by authority. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: not permitted, forbidden by authority. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Prohibited"?

Other words for "Prohibited" include banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted, outlawed, proscribed and taboo. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prohibited" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prohibited"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prohibited". Common alternatives include banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted, outlawed, proscribed, taboo, verboten and enjoined.

What is the opposite of "Prohibited"?

Antonyms of "Prohibited" include allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, allowed, let, permitted and suffered. Near antonyms include acceptable, bearable, endurable and tolerable.

How do you use "Prohibited" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prohibited" in a sentence: "there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities"; "the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark".

Is "Prohibited" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prohibited" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Prohibited" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Prohibited"?

"Prohibited" is pronounced /prō-ˈhi-bə-təd/ and divided into syllables as pro·hib·it·ed.