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prohibits
[prəˈhɪbɪts]
verb
proíbe
1.
to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority
The law prohibits smoking in public buildings.
A lei proíbe fumar em edifícios públicos.
2.
to prevent or make something impossible
His injury prohibits him from playing in the match.
Sua lesão o proíbe de jogar na partida.
Synonyms
forbids
bans
prevents
disallows
blocks
restricts
Antonyms
permits
allows
enables
authorizes
approves
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
proíbe
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
proíbe
Standard usage, may occasionally hear 'veda'
Rio de Janeiro
proíbe
Standard usage
Portugal
proíbe
Standard usage, formal contexts prefer 'veda' or 'interdita'
Related Idioms & Phrases
prohibits and restricts
strictly prohibits
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