Prohibit (Verb)
Meaning
Command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The authority strictly prohibits the use of cellphones in the exam hall.
- The doctor has forbidden you from eating heavy meals for the next week.
- The university forbids any form of hazing among students.
- The parents forbade their children from watching violent movies.
- The city council has prohibited parking on both sides of the main street during rush hour.