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prohibition

/ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/
pro · hi · bi · tion ˌprəʊ · ɪ · ˈbɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of officially not allowing something
中文释义
禁止
Significado en Español
prohibición
한국어 뜻
금지
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự cấm đoán
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Example Sentence

There is a prohibition on smoking in the building.

这栋大楼内禁止吸烟。

Synonyms
ban restriction embargo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “prohibition”:

  1. A encouragement
  2. B permission
  3. C approval
  4. D ban
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D — ban. “prohibition” means n. the act of officially not allowing something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The new ______ against smoking helped keep the city air much cleaner.

  1. A permission
  2. B welcome
  3. C prohibition
  4. D approval
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C — prohibition. “prohibition” means n. the act of officially not allowing something

Common questions about “prohibition”

What does “prohibition” mean?

prohibition — n. the act of officially not allowing something. In Chinese: 禁止.

How do you pronounce “prohibition”?

prohibition is pronounced /ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · hi · bi · tion.

How do you use “prohibition” in a sentence?

There is a prohibition on smoking in the building. (这栋大楼内禁止吸烟。)

What are synonyms for “prohibition”?

ban, restriction, embargo — all close in meaning to prohibition (n. the act of officially not allowing something).

Is “prohibition” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. prohibition appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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