Deny and Prohibit

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Deny verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know

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Prohibit is a synonym for deny in hinder topic. In some cases you can use "Prohibit" instead a verb "Deny", when it comes to topics like ban, refuse.

Nearby Words: denial, denied, denying, deniable

Prohibit verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

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Deny is a synonym for prohibit in ban topic. You can use "Deny" instead a verb "Prohibit".

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