Synonyms of forbid

Verb

1. forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix, command, require

usage: command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"

2. prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

Definition and meaning of forbid (Dictionary)