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Forbid

Definition of Forbid

  • 1. Command against Verb
  • 2. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible Verb

Morphology of "forbid"

  • forbad
  • forbade
  • forbidden
  • forbidding

Synonyms for word "forbid"

  • disallow
  • interdict
  • nix
  • prohibit
  • proscribe
  • veto
  • foreclose
  • forestall
  • preclude
  • prevent

Semanticaly linked words with "forbid"

  • command
  • require
  • ban
  • bar
  • debar
  • exclude
  • enjoin
  • criminalise
  • criminalize
  • illegalise
  • illegalize
  • outlaw
  • inhibit
  • make unnecessary
  • save
  • avert
  • avoid
  • debar
  • deflect
  • fend off
  • forefend
  • forfend
  • head off
  • obviate
  • stave off
  • ward off
  • block
  • blockade
  • embarrass
  • hinder
  • obstruct
  • stymie
  • stymy
  • baffle
  • bilk
  • cross
  • foil
  • frustrate
  • queer
  • scotch
  • spoil
  • thwart
  • halt
  • kibosh
  • stop

Lexical Analysis for "forbid"

  1. forbiddance
    Noun
    derivation
    2
    1. the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
    2. an official prohibition or edict against something
  2. forbidding
    Noun
    derivation
    1
    1. an official prohibition or edict against something
  3. permit
    Verb
    antonym
    1
    1. consent to, give permission
Words Rhyme with forbid
  • by-bid
  • cefobid
  • cymbid
  • dolobid
  • forbid
  • morbid
  • outbid
  • overbid
  • rabid
  • slo-bid
  • theobid
  • turbid
  • underbid
Etymology for forbid
  • etymology forbidder
  • etymology forbiddest
  • etymology unforbid
  • etymological origin of forbeden
  • is derived from forbad
  • is derived from forbade
  • is derived from forbidden
  • is derived from forbidding
  • is derived from forbids
  • is derived from forbode
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