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

Washington’s Ethics in Public Service Act forbids state workers from holding financial or personal interests that conflict with the discharge of their official duties, and from exploiting their position for private gain. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026

The ban also forbids the sale of cigarettes that aren’t in their original packaging. —Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026

Here are 8 books that reveal covert lives, truths that society forbids or shames, and an effusion of vibrant spirit. —Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

That is the very definition of viewpoint discrimination, something the First Amendment squarely forbids. —Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026

Unlike the case of Messi in MLS, the NFL forbids teams from offering equity to players as a component of compensation. —Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance, updated in 2012 as part of the city’s municipal code, largely forbids Chicago police from cooperating with federal immigration agencies in deportation proceedings. —Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

For example, the National Voter Registration Act forbids states from removing people from the voter rolls in certain instances without first providing notice and waiting two federal election cycles – a timeline well beyond 45 days. —John J. Martin, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026

The theater actors and stage managers union, Actors' Equity Association, forbids its members from performing in non-Equity productions. —Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026