The crossword solutions for the term PROHIBIT, REFUSE TO ALLOW are FORBID (6 letters). Prohibit is a verb that means to FORBID or to refuse to allow something. It is often used in the context of laws or regulations that restrict certain activities or behaviors. For example, a government may prohibit the sale of alcohol in certain areas or a school may prohibit students from bringing certain items to school. In general, prohibiting something means to make it illegal or to deny permission for it.