verb
to debar one from using, doing, or entering or something from being used, done, or entered
smoking is forbidden here
security regulations forbid the entry of unauthorized persons
Synonyms: ban, enjoin, inhibit, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, taboo
Related Word: debar, exclude, rule out, shut out; estop, obviate, preclude, prevent; forestall; proscribe, veto; check, curb, halt, restrain, stop; bar, block, hinder, impede, obstruct
Contrasted words: allow, let, suffer; authorize, license; approve, endorse, sanction; command, order; abide, bear, endure, tolerate
Antonyms: permit; bid