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prohibit

verb

/prəˈhɪbɪt/

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital.

prohibit from

forbid, ban, prevent, disallow, restrict

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forbid, ban, prevent, disallow

Entry 2

forbid, ban, restrict, disallow, prevent

allow, permit, authorize, approve

Entry 1

allow, permit, authorize

Entry 2

allow, permit, approve

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Entry 1

prohibit smoking, strictly prohibit, prohibit entry, law prohibits

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strictly prohibit, prohibit smoking, prohibit entry, prohibit use

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

To want something to happen or be true and think it is possible.