prohibition — the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The gym's prohibition on wearing jeans seems a bit extreme - what's next, a ban on thinking about pizza?
- The government issued a prohibition on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores.
- Despite the prohibition, students kept sneaking snacks into the library like food smugglers.
prohibition
NOUN[/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/]
the action of forbidding something, especially by law
💡 Concept
The 1920s speakeasy hid behind a bookshelf during Prohibition's strict alcohol ban.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/
🌳Etymology
Prefixpro--
Roothibit
Suffix--ion
🎵Rhyme
abolitiondemolitionproposition
abolition
demolition
proposition
🔗Collocations
alcohol prohibition
impose a prohibition
lift the prohibition
strict prohibition
prohibition against
prohibition era
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The gym's prohibition on wearing jeans seems a bit extreme - what's next, a ban on thinking about pizza?”
“The government issued a prohibition on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores.”
😄 Fun example
“Despite the prohibition, students kept sneaking snacks into the library like food smugglers.”
“The company's prohibition of social media use during work hours increased productivity significantly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
banforbiddancerestrictionembargotaboo
Antonyms
permissionauthorizationapproval
Related
prohibitprohibitiveforbiddenillegalrestrict
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