forbid

Letters that make forbid

o, b, d, f, r, i are letters that make 'forbid'

Words within forbid

OR, orb, id, FO, rbi, bid, ID, Bi, Rb are words within 'forbid'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of forbid

forbids is a word created by adding a letter to 'forbid'


2 possible definitions for 'forbid'

Forbid as "command against"

Under this definition, forbid is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prohibit, proscribe, disallow, nix, veto, interdict have the same meaning as 'forbid'

Antonyms

permit, allow, let, countenance have the opposite meaning of 'forbid'

forbid as a type

'forbid' can be a type of command, require.

Types of forbid

debar, criminalize, criminalise, illegalize, illegalise, ban, exclude, enjoin, bar, outlaw are types of 'forbid'.

Derivatives of forbid

banning, prohibition, proscription, forbidding, forbiddance, inhibition, banishment, veto, ban, interdict, interdiction are derivatives of 'forbid'.

Example of forbid used within this context

"I forbid you to call me late at night", "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store", "Dad nixed our plans"


Forbid as "keep from happening or arising, make impossible"

Under this definition, forbid is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

foreclose, prevent, forestall, preclude have the same meaning as 'forbid'

Types of forbid

baffle, make unnecessary, debar, avoid, hinder, ward off, deflect, embarrass, avert, bilk, forefend, forfend, obviate, head off, stave off, fend off, frustrate, kibosh, obstruct, foil, thwart, stymie, stymy, queer, scotch, block, block, spoil, stop, cross, blockade, save, halt are types of 'forbid'.

Derivatives of forbid

preventive, preventative, obviation, forestalling, preclusion are derivatives of 'forbid'.

Example of forbid used within this context

"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer", "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"



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