Forbid
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Meanings of Forbid
Verb
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To not allow something to happen.
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To tell someone they cannot do something.
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To keep someone from doing something.
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To say no to something.
Explanation of the word: Forbid
Forbid means to say no to something. Like when a parent says you can't have candy before dinner.
Translations for the word: Forbid
Synonyms for the word: Forbid
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Forbid
To 'forbid' means to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something.
You pronounce 'forbid' like this: for-bid.
The word 'forbid' comes from Old English, where 'for' means 'away' and 'bid' means 'to command'.
The word 'forbid' in Bengali is 'নিষেধ করা' (Niṣēdh karā).