Meaning & Definition of Forbid in English
English⟶
Forbid
/fərbɪd/
verb
1. Command against
- "I forbid you to call me late at night"
- "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"
- "Dad nixed our plans"
synonym:
- forbid,
- prohibit,
- interdict,
- proscribe,
- veto,
- disallow,
- nix
2. Keep from happening or arising
- Make impossible
- "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"
- "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
synonym:
- prevent,
- forestall,
- foreclose,
- preclude,
- forbid
Examples of using
I forbid you smoking!
I forbid you to smoke.
I forbid you to smoke.