forbid

Synonyms

ban, bar, enjoin, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe;

Antonyms

allow, let, permit, suffer;

Near Antonyms

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction;

authorize, license (also licence), warrant;

abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support;

bid, command, order;

abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate;

Related Words

deter, discourage, dissuade;

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress;

halt, preclude, prevent, stop;

embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out;

debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto;

bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain;

block, hinder, impede, obstruct;