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Definition of Forbid
1. Verb. Command against. "Sam and Sue forbid the movie "; "Dad nixed our plans"
Exact synonyms: Disallow, Interdict, Nix, Prohibit, Proscribe, Veto
Generic synonyms: Command, Require
Specialized synonyms: Ban, Bar, Debar, Exclude, Enjoin, Criminalise, Criminalize, Illegalise, Illegalize, Outlaw
Antonyms: Allow, Permit
Derivative terms: Forbiddance, Forbiddance, Forbidding, Interdict, Interdiction, Prohibition, Proscription, Proscription, Veto
Generic synonyms: Command, Require
Specialized synonyms: Ban, Bar, Debar, Exclude, Enjoin, Criminalise, Criminalize, Illegalise, Illegalize, Outlaw
Antonyms: Allow, Permit
Derivative terms: Forbiddance, Forbiddance, Forbidding, Interdict, Interdiction, Prohibition, Proscription, Proscription, Veto
2. Verb. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible. "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
Exact synonyms: Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Specialized synonyms: Make Unnecessary, Save, Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off, Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy, Baffle, Bilk, Cross, Foil, Frustrate, Queer, Scotch, Spoil, Thwart, Block, Halt, Kibosh, Stop
Derivative terms: Forestalling, Preclusion, Preventative, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Make Unnecessary, Save, Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off, Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy, Baffle, Bilk, Cross, Foil, Frustrate, Queer, Scotch, Spoil, Thwart, Block, Halt, Kibosh, Stop
Derivative terms: Forestalling, Preclusion, Preventative, Preventive
Definition of Forbid
1. v. t. To command against, or contrary to; to prohibit; to interdict.
2. v. i. To utter a prohibition; to prevent; to hinder.
Definition of Forbid
1. to command not to do something [v -BADE or -BAD, -BIDDEN, -BIDDING, -BIDS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Forbid
Other Resources:
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