forbid

verb
UK: /fəˈbɪd/
US: /fɚˈbɪd/

  1. To order someone not to do something.

    1. My parents forbid me to watch TV after 9 pm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rules strictly forbid students from using mobile phones during the exam. [ ] [ ]

  2. To not allow something; to make something impossible.

    1. The law forbid smoking in public places. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lack of experience should not forbid him from applying for the job. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

outlaw ban prohibit disallow restrict
forbid adjective

  1. Something that is forbidden; not allowed.

    1. The forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Access to the restricted area was a forbidden act for all employees. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forbid" in English means: To order someone not to do something., To not allow something; to make something impossible..

The phonetic transcription of "forbid" is /fəˈbɪd/ in British English and /fɚˈbɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forbid": outlaw, ban, prohibit, disallow, restrict.

Example usage of "forbid": "My parents forbid me to watch TV after 9 pm.". More examples on the page.