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prohibited

UK
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Translations

prohibitedadjective
more prohibited
Comp.
most prohibited
Super.
UK
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/
Functions as a regular adjective (attributive and predicative) beyond its participial use.
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings.
Il est interdit de fumer dans tous les bâtiments publics.
Additional translations
prohibéSoutenu, surtout dans le registre juridique ou administratif.
Synonyms
forbidden
banned
illegal
unlawful
unauthorized
disallowed
barred
proscribed
outlawed
impermissible
restricted
taboo
off-limits
not permitted
prohibitedpast participle
UK
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/
Used as an adjective formed from the past participle of 'prohibit', meaning forbidden.
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings.
Il est interdit de fumer dans tous les bâtiments publics.
Additional translations
prohibéSoutenu, surtout dans le registre juridique ou administratif.
Synonyms
forbidden
banned
not allowed
disallowed
outlawed
restricted
Antonyms
permitted
allowed
prohibitverb

prohibited

Past Simple

prohibited
Past Simple
prohibited
Past Participle
prohibiting
Gerund
UK
/prəˈhɪbɪt/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪt/
The government decided to prohibit smoking in all public buildings.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire de fumer dans tous les bâtiments publics.
Additional translations
empêcherDans un registre général, quand quelque chose rend une action impossible ou très difficile.
Synonyms
forbid
ban
interdict
restrict
prevent
disallow
outlaw
proscribe
Antonyms
permit
allow

Definitions

prohibitedadjective
Forbidden by law, rule, or other authority; not permitted.
Prohibited items will be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
prohibitedpast participle
Forbidden; not allowed by law, rule, or authority.
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings.
prohibitverb
To formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.
The government decided to prohibit smoking in all public buildings.
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
The rugged coastline prohibits any easy landing.
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