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Prohibit

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Meanings of Prohibit

Verb

  • To not allow something; to say that something is not permitted.
  • To make a rule that stops someone from doing something.

Explanation of the word: Prohibit

Prohibit means to say no to something. Like when your parents say you can't eat too much candy.

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Translations for the word: Prohibit

hindi
प्रतिबंधित (Pratibandhit)

pratibandhit

रोकना (Rokna)

rokna

निषेध (Nishedh)

nishedh

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Prohibit

What does 'prohibit' mean?
To prohibit means to say that something is not allowed or to stop someone from doing something.
How do you pronounce 'prohibit'?
You pronounce 'prohibit' like this: pro-HIB-it.
What is the origin of the word 'prohibit'?
The word 'prohibit' comes from the Latin word 'prohibere', which means to hold back or keep away.
What is the meaning of 'prohibit' in Kannada?
The word 'prohibit' in Kannada is 'ನಿಷೇಧ' (Niṣēdha).