prohibit

verb9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

To forbid something in a very firm and enforced way.

To forbid a particular thing or action precisely.

To forbid something by stating it directly and clearly.

To forbid something in an unambiguous way.

To forbid something by law.

To forbid something in a definite and specific way.

To forbid something in a way that produces the intended result, even if not explicitly stated.

To forbid something according to the rules of a constitution.

Used to show what action is being forbidden.