Forbid – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Forbid is a verb used to mean to officially or strongly prevent something from happening.
Meaning:
To forbid means to officially prevent, disallow, or prohibit an action, activity, or behavior.
Definition:
The idea behind forbid is limitation: someone with authority (for example, a law, policy, or rule) makes it unlawful or unacceptable to do something. In everyday use, it can also describe a strong refusal to allow an action, even when there is no formal law involved.
Example Sentences:
- The building forbids smoking anywhere on the property.
- He was forbidden to enter the restricted area.
- The coach forbids cheating during competitions.
- Under the contract, the company forbids employees from sharing customer data.
Forbid Synonyms:
forbid Antonyms:
- Allow
- Permit
- Authorize
- Enable
- Approve
- Forfeit (in contexts where “forbid” contrasts with permission to keep/retain something)
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