Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forbid
verb
/fərˈbɪd/
Definition
To order someone not to do something or to prevent something from happening.
Examples
- Parents often forbid their children from staying out late.
- The school forbids students from using mobile phones in class.
- He was forbidden to enter the restricted area.
Meaning
Forbid means to establish a rule or command that something is not allowed.
Synonyms
- prohibit
- ban
- interdict
- prevent
- restrict
