Synonyms for forbid

Other words for “forbid”, grouped by meaning.

We found 10 synonyms for “forbid”. The most common are prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow.

verb command against

Synonymsprohibit interdict proscribe veto disallow nix

Oppositespermit

verb keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Synonymsprevent forestall foreclose preclude

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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