FORBID


Meaning of FORBID in English

v. Function: verb

to debar one from using, doing, or entering or something from being used, done, or entered FF1C; smoking is forbidden here FF1E; FF1C; security regulations forbid the entry of unauthorized persons FF1E;

Synonyms: ban, enjoin, inhibit, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, taboo

Related Words: 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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.