Synonyms of forbade

forbade

verb

variants also forbad

past tense of forbid

as in prohibited

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

smoking is forbidden throughout the building

we forbid you to see him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• outlawed
• prevented
• discouraged
• barred
• stopped
• enjoined
• proscribed
• halted
• precluded
• excluded
• interdicted
• deterred
• dissuaded
• restrained
• curbed
• disallowed
• quashed
• vetoed
• suppressed
• rejected
• blocked
• debarred
• silenced
• deprived
• hindered
• ruled out
• impeded
• repressed
• inhibited
• shut out
• subdued
• quelled
• repudiated
• squelched
• obstructed
• checked
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• embargoed
• bridled
• snuffed (out)
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• authorized
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• encouraged
• licensed
• supported
• ordered
• warranted
• promoted
• advanced
• forwarded
• cultivated
• commanded
• bade
• nurtured
• bore
• tolerated
• furthered
• endured
• abetted
• nourished
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forbade

An interview with Talarico was also at the center of controversy in February when Stephen Colbert said CBS forbade him from interviewing the candidate. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

The uptick rule forbade a short seller from knocking a stock down by endlessly selling it no matter what. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Despite growing up in the city of Motown and the country’s R&B capital, CeCe Winans and her siblings were not permitted to listen to secular music—their parents forbade it. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Chinese tech giant ByteDance’s founder reportedly forbade AI researchers from distilling rival models, as scrutiny of the practice causes friction between Washington and Beijing. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Throughout the 1900s, in North America, many major sports leagues forbade private equity deals, leaving ownership to wealthy individuals and families. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 July 2026

In addition to mandating short hair, Rome also forbade clothing made with animal skins, even for enslaved people—another fashion associated with Germanic enemies. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Variety reported that the wedding's digital invitations came with non-disclosure agreements that forbade invitees from spilling the beans about the ceremony. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Almost 50 years ago, the Islamic Republic first took the comfort of religion away and then forbade music and, in the process, isolated me even further. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 June 2026