Synonyms of prohibited
14 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for prohibited is banned. Other synonyms of prohibited are illegal, forbidden, illicit, disallowed and proscribed. The opposite of prohibited is permitted.
Synonyms and similar words for prohibited
adjectiveForbidden; banned; unallowed.
- proscribedForbidden or prohibited.
- verboten(Strictly) forbidden or prohibited.
- bannedForbidden; not allowed.
- disallowedForbidden.
- forbiddenNot allowed; specifically disallowed.
- impermissibleNot permissible; not to be permitted or allowed.
- illegalForbidden by established rules.
- illicitNot approved by law, but not invalid.
- interdictedProhibited or forbidden.
- nonallowedNot allowed.
- proscriptForbidden; outlawed.
- unallowedNot allowed; forbidden.
- unpermittedNot permitted; forbidden.
- nonlicet obsolete, rareForbidden; not allowed.
Opposite of prohibited
Meaning of prohibited
- adjective Forbidden; banned; unallowed.
prohibited in other languages
Questions about synonyms of prohibited
- What is another word for prohibited?
- Prohibited has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as banned, illegal, forbidden, illicit, disallowed, proscribed, interdicted and unpermitted.
- What is the opposite of prohibited?
- The opposite of prohibited is permitted. Other antonyms of prohibited are allowed.
- What does prohibited mean?
- Prohibited means forbidden; banned; unallowed.
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