prohibit

/pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/verb

To officially ban something or refuse to allow it.

Example sentence

“City rules prohibit parking on this street during rush hour.”

Followed by a noun or 'from doing': the law prohibits you from entering. Never 'prohibit to do'.

Featured as word of the day on February 24, 2026.

Related words

projectA piece of planned work with a clear goal, usually completed over several stages.profuseTo pour something out freely; to give or spend in a lavish, wasteful way.projectorA machine that shines light to display pictures or video on a screen or wall.profoundExtremely deep, intense, or full of meaning.proliferateTo grow or spread quickly in number.profitThe money left over after all costs have been paid.