Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forbade
verb
fər-ˈbād
Definition
To command someone not to do something; to prohibit.
Examples
- She forbade him from attending the party.
- The teacher forbade talking during the exam.
- They forbade the use of cell phones in class.
Meaning
Forbade is the past tense of the verb ‘forbid’, meaning to prevent or disallow an action.
Synonyms
- banned
- prohibited
- prevented
- restricted
- disallowed
