verb · Easy SAT word

    Prohibit

    ban; command against

    Prohibit in a sentence

    The policy prohibits smoking inside buildings.

    Synonyms for prohibit

    • ban
    • forbid
    • disallow

    Antonyms for prohibit

    • allow
    • permit
    • encourage

    Practice prohibit on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like prohibit appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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