Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Ban

Prohibit

The most appropriate synonym of the word ban is prohibit.

Ban means "to forbid something officially." Prohibit means "to forbid something by law or authority."

The other options are not as appropriate synonyms for ban.

• Ascertain means "to find out something for certain."
• Abandon means "to leave something or someone permanently."
• Band means "a group of people who are united by a common interest."