Prohibit
Forbid
Synonyms Forbid, bar, veto, make illegal, embargo, outlaw, enjoin, forbidden, not allowed, illegal, against the law, vetoed, embargoed, outlawed, non licet, haram, no go, ban, interdict, proscribe, place an embargo on, disallow, taboo, restrain, banned, not permitted, illicit, barred, proscribed, disallowed, contraband, verboten, and tapu.
Prevent
Example Sentences
Smoking is prohibited in this area.
The school prohibits the use of phones during class.
The law prohibits driving without a license.
They prohibit visitors from taking photos.
The rules prohibit eating inside the library.
The sign prohibits entry after dark.
The company prohibits discrimination in the workplace.
The contract prohibits sharing confidential information.
They prohibit pets in the apartment building.
The park prohibits camping outside designated areas.