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

Ambassadors are ostensibly bound by Article 41 of the 1961 Vienna Convention, which forbids them to interfere in their host country’s internal affairs. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

The organization forbids chapters from hosting parties open to people not specifically invited when alcohol is present, and requires chapter leaders to prepare guest lists in advance of such events. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Yet since the American Medical Association Code of Ethics explicitly forbids physician participation in capital punishment, executions are rarely, if ever, performed by expert clinicians. — Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

The plaintiffs in that case argued that their faiths allowed or required the procedure in circumstances the ban currently forbids. — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

But the body currently forbids commercial mining because its members cannot agree on environmental standards or enforcement and compliance rules. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Individuals could be targeted for an inquiry, but federal law forbids late purges of the voters rolls. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The bill actually forbids a return to the historic model of amateur sports where athletes are not paid. — Sen. Rand Paul Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

When her evil stepmother forbids her from trying out, Bea must enlist the help of her Fairy Dunkmother to chase her dreams. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026