Forbids Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Forbids

Meaning 1 : command against

    Example : I forbid you to call me late at night

    Synonyms : disallow,  interdict,  nix,  prohibit,  proscribe,  veto
Meaning 2 : keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    Example : My sense of tact forbids an honest answer

    Synonyms : foreclose,  forestall,  preclude,  prevent


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