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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.
The religious leader forbids the consumption of certain foods during specific religious ceremonies.
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.
The icy road conditions forbade safe travel, prompting authorities to advise against driving until the roads were cleared.
Lexical Tree
forbiddance
forbidding
forbidding
forbid
