forbade

[fer-bad, -beyd, fawr-] / fərˈbæd, -ˈbeɪd, fɔr- /

VERB

outlaw, prohibit an action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban block cancel censor deny deprive disallow enjoin exclude freeze halt hinder impede inhibit oppose preclude prevent proscribe restrain restrict rule out stop

STRONG

check debar embargo forestall forfend interdict nix obstruct obviate spike stymie taboo veto withhold

WEAK

declare illegal hold up lock up put the chill on say no shut down shut out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

add admit advance aid allow approve assist continue encourage facilitate forward free go help include let go permit push release support welcome

WEAK

authorize sanction

Example Sentences

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Mr. Ahamed is sure it would have helped, but the spirit of the times resisted it and the law of the land forbade it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

She also forbade local police from cooperating with the agency in any operation conducted solely on immigration grounds.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But Jackson’s estate belatedly realized a settlement he had signed with the boy’s family forbade it from using his story for commercial purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

She forbade Gláucia from any more involvement in modelling and cut ties with Brunel's network.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"She forbade him to fight, in front of his brother, his knights, and half the court. Tell me truly, do you know any surer way to force King Robert into die melee? I ask you."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin