Definitions and Examples of forbid, prohibit, ban
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To order someone not to do something; to prohibit or make something illegal.
Example
The doctor forbids his patients from smoking to improve their health.
To officially forbid or prevent something from happening.
Example
The school prohibits students from using cell phones during class.
To officially or legally prohibit or forbid something from being done, used, or sold.
Example
The government banned the use of plastic bags to reduce pollution.
Key Differences: forbid vs prohibit vs ban
- 1Forbid implies an order or command not to do something.
- 2Prohibit suggests an official or legal restriction on something.
- 3Ban is a more severe term that implies a complete prohibition or outlawing of something.
Effective Usage of forbid, prohibit, ban
- 1Legal Context: Use forbid, prohibit, and ban in legal documents or discussions to indicate restrictions or prohibitions.
- 2Parenting: Use forbid to set rules for children's behavior.
- 3Politics: Use prohibit and ban to describe government actions or policies that restrict certain activities or behaviors.
Remember this!
The antonyms of prescribe are forbid, prohibit, and ban. These words convey the opposite meaning of prescribe and suggest restrictions or prohibitions. Use these antonyms in legal contexts, parenting, and politics to indicate rules, restrictions, or government policies.
