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prohibitory

/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɔːr.i/

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adjective

/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɔːr.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее 'склонный запрещать или воспрещать', в современном употреблении в значительной степени заменённое словом 'prohibitive'.

An adjective meaning 'tending to prohibit or forbid', now largely replaced by 'prohibitive' in modern usage.

  1. Tending to discourage or preventC1formal

    Serving to forbid or discourage an action, especially by being too expensive or restrictive.

    ruЗапретительный

    • The prohibitory cost of the new car made it unaffordable for most people.
    • Prohibitory laws were enacted to prevent the sale of certain substances.
    • The prohibitory tariffs on imported goods hurt local businesses.

    Synonymsdeterrentdiscouragingpreventiveprohibitiverestrictive

    Antonymsencouragingfacilitativelenientpermissivesupportive

Forms
  • more prohibitory comparative form
  • most prohibitory superlative form