Forbid
/fərˈbɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) To order not to do something; to prohibit.
The law forbids smoking in public places.
- (adj.) Not allowed or prohibited.
Forbidden actions may result in penalties.
Forms
- forbidden
- forbids
- forbidding
- forbade
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to denote explicit prohibition; 'forbidden' is the past participle often used adjectivally.
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