Forbid — synonyms, forbid antonyms, definition

1. forbid (Verb)

ban bar boycott close condemn deny deter disallow discourage dismiss dissuade dull enjoin exclude exile foreclose forestall halt hinder inhibit • • • permit

forbid (Verb) — Command against. ex. "I forbid you to call me late at night"

forbid (Verb) — Keep from happening or arising; make impossible. ex. "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"

command require avert avoid baffle ban bar bilk block blockade criminalise criminalize cross debar deflect embarrass enjoin exclude fend off foil forefend forfend • • •