Synonyms of forbids

forbids

verb

present tense third-person singular of forbid

as in prohibits

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

• prohibits
• bans
• outlaws
• discourages
• prevents
• proscribes
• enjoins
• halts
• stops
• excludes
• precludes
• bars
• deters
• restrains
• interdicts
• dissuades
• curbs
• suppresses
• disallows
• represses
• rejects
• deprives
• impedes
• inhibits
• hinders
• blocks
• subdues
• silences
• obstructs
• rules out
• squashes
• quashes
• vetoes
• repudiates
• shuts out
• debars
• quells
• squelches
• reins (in)
• checks
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• crushes
• embargoes
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• bridles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• lets
• approves
• suffers
• authorizes
• endorses
• encourages
• supports
• promotes
• sanctions
• advances
• warrants
• orders
• licenses
• furthers
• cultivates
• nourishes
• commands
• tolerates
• bids
• nurtures
• bears
• endures
• abets
• abides
• forwards
• brooks
• countenances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forbids

Enid has to bring its appeal to the state agency in large part due to a 2015 law that forbids cities and counties from establishing their own regulations on oil and gas operations. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

The agreement releases all survivors from any prior nondisclosure agreements and forbids any future such secrecy agreements, and prohibits any adult-to-minor digital communications in the archdiocese. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Commodities law, which covers prediction markets, also forbids deceptive and misleading practices. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 June 2026

The law at issue in the case forbids an unlawful drug user from possessing firearms, and violators face up to 15 years in prison. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026

The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026

Lopez stars in the new movie as Jackie Cruz, the tough-as-nails CEO of an airline company who runs her business by the book, which includes maintaining a strict policy that forbids employees from having romantic relationships. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

The Indian government forbids outsiders from most contact with the tribe because their bodies aren't immune to modern day diseases. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026

Elordi’s Nate, a controlling alpha engaged to Sydney Sweeney’s hyperfemme Cassie, forbids his wife to work outside their retro suburban home, stranding her amid shag carpeting and yellow wallpaper. — Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026