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Learn the meaning of forbid with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
forbid
(verb)
forbid
(verb)
Meaning
to refuse to allow something
Example
"The teacher decided to forbid the use of mobile phones during the exam."
Synonyms
prohibitbanrestrict
Antonyms
permitallowenable
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'forbidde', meaning to hinder or prevent.
Related word forms
verb: forbade
noun: forbiddance
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