Meaning Of The Word Forbid

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forbid
verb: If something forbids a particular course of action or state of affairs, it makes it impossible for the course of action or state of affairs to happen.
verb: If you forbid someone to do something, or if you forbid an activity, you order that it must not be done.

forbid in American English
to rule against; not permit; prohibit
transitive verb: to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place

forbid in British English
verb: to prohibit (a person) in a forceful or authoritative manner (from doing something or having something)

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