forbid

Words with a similar base: forbid

'forbid'

[forbid.v.01] as in: command against

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

'forbid'

[prevent.v.01] as in: keep from happening or arising; make impossible

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

Origins

					forbid (English)
└── forbeden (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── forbeodan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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