Forbids Meaning in English
word · lemma: forbid
Definition
Refuses to allow something; says that something is not permitted.
Usage & Nuances
'Forbids' is formal and used for rules, laws, or parents/authorities. Common collocations: 'the law forbids', 'my religion forbids', 'the school forbids.' Do not confuse with 'prevent' (to stop from happening). Often used with '-ing' verbs, e.g., 'forbids smoking.'
Spanish: prohíbePortuguese (BR): proíbePortuguese (PT): proíbeChinese (Simplified): 禁止Chinese (Traditional): 禁止Hindi: मन करता है - मना करता हैArabic: يمنعBengali: নিষেধ করে - মানা করেRussian: запрещаетJapanese: 禁止するVietnamese: cấmKorean: 금지하다Turkish: yasaklarUrdu: منع کرناIndonesian: melarang
Example Sentences
The school forbids chewing gum in class.
basic
The law forbids drinking alcohol under eighteen.
basic
The museum strictly forbids flash photography.
natural
Her mom forbids her from staying out past midnight.
natural
His faith forbids him from eating pork.
natural
My doctor forbids me from eating sweets.
basic