What does "Forbid" mean?

to order someone not to do something

Synonym: prohibit Opposite: allow

"Forbid" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

But I forbid you from filming it with your overhead camera that zooms in on whoever's being the loudest.

— How I Met Your Mother S7E23

The Soldiers of the Lamb Church forbids premarital relations.

— Modern Family S7E19

I forbidded it.

— The Big Bang Theory S4E16

I forbade him, but I bet he did it anyway.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8E6

he is forbidden from... You know.

— Desperate Housewives S1E15

Platform One forbids the use of weapons, teleportation and religion.

— Doctor Who S1E2

Monica: That's right, because I forbid you to smoke again.

— Friends S9E5

JUST TELL ME YOU FORBID HER TO SEE THE BAG BOY.

— Gilmore Girls S1E10

"Forbid" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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