forbid

Definition

  • verb: to order (someone) not to do something
  • verb: to proscribe from or as if from the position of one in authority
  • synonyms: preclude, hinder, prevent

Examples

  • This is the number you should call if, 'God forbid', you should get into an accident.

  • The company's rules 'forbid' dating among employees.

  • She was 'forbidden' by her parents to marry him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But he's a savage, sire! That he is. But no more than you or l. And don't call me sire. With regret, I must decline. Allah forbids it. Your loss! Why are so many of you in hiding? We're all outlaws. Got prices on our heads. Even the lad. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves