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to forbid
01
to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.
Transitive: to forbid an action
Examples
The teacher forbade talking during the exam.
02
to make something impossible or prevent it from happening
Transitive: to forbid an activity
Examples
The heavy rain forbade any outdoor activities during the weekend.
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forbiddance
forbidding
forbidding
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