| Main Entry: |
forbid |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
outlaw, prohibit an action |
Synonyms: |
ban,
block,
cancel,
censor,
check, debar, declare illegal,
deny,
deprive, disallow, embargo, enjoin, exclude, forestall, forfend,
freeze*, halt,
hinder, hold up,
impede, inhibit, interdict, lock up, nix,
obstruct,
obviate,
oppose,
preclude, prevent, proscribe, put the chill on,
restrain, restrict, rule out, say no, shut down, shut out,
spike*,
stop,
stymie*,
taboo*, veto,
withhold
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Antonyms: |
allow, approve, authorize, permit, sanction
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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