Prohibited (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Forbidden by law.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• Littering is strictly prohibited in the city's parks and green spaces.
• Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the hospital.
• Hunting in this nature reserve is prohibited by federal law.
• Underage drinking is prohibited and can result in severe penalties.
• Prohibited substances are confiscated by airport security.

Synonyms

• Banned

Meaning ²

Excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The use of mobile phones is prohibited in the examination hall to prevent cheating.
• Smoking is prohibited in all public places in the city to reduce air pollution.
• The company has prohibited employees from sharing confidential information with outsiders.
• The government has prohibited the sale of certain chemicals due to their hazardous effects on the environment.
• The school has prohibited students from wearing casual clothes on Fridays to maintain a formal atmosphere.

Synonyms

• Forbidden
• Out
• Verboten
• Taboo
• Tabu
• Proscribed