Forbid meaning

What does “forbid” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“forbid” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: command against.

forbid

command against
“I forbid you to call me late at night”
“Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store”
Synonymsprohibit interdict proscribe veto disallow nix
Oppositespermit
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”
Synonymsprevent forestall foreclose preclude

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University