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

The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status. —Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026

This right is governed by state law and forbids misappropriation of the unique and marketable qualities of a person. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has agreed to a new transportation access plan with the city’s new pro soccer team that forbids people planning to attend matches from driving directly to White Stadium or parking on surrounding streets. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026

The passage of the two ordinances forbids that from happening. —Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 May 2026

The language of the law forbids any kind of recycling that would produce significant amounts of hazardous waste. —Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

Minneapolis forbids officers from using chemical munitions for crowd control unless authorized by the police chief — even when officers fear they will be physically harmed. —Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026

New York’s Constitution forbids that and trying to change it for 2028 is pointless. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act forbids discrimination by states in relation to voting rights and has been used for decades to challenge redistricting plans. —Sam D. Hayes, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026