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

  • (..) - I like exploring. - FATHER: Where did you go? I wanted to look in the back garden, but Mum wouldn't let me. The back garden? Well, God forbid. I expect you'll be missing those friends of yours. I even miss school. (CHUCKLING) Well, I never thought (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas