Prohibit and Restrict

Prohibit

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

Restrict is a synonym for prohibit in prevent topic. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Prohibit", when it comes to topics like limit, stop.

Restrict

Restrict verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Prohibit is a synonym for restrict in hinder topic. Sometimes you can use "Prohibit" instead a verb "Restrict".

Common collocations

movement prohibit movement restrict movement
contact prohibit contact restrict contact
use prohibit use restrict use
travel prohibit travel restrict travel
Other words: sale, citizens, behavior, hands, players, abilities, games.
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