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

  • (..) You think I'll let you throw away your hard work... ...everything that you've accomplished... ...for some psychopathic guy who doesn't care about you? I forbid you. I forbid you to see him anymore. Oh, okay! Who the hell do you think you are, my father?! Dude! - Don't walk away from me. (..)
    2009 17 Again