Forbids Meaning in English

word · lemma: forbid

US

fɝˈbɪdz/, /fɔˈbɪdz

fer-BIDZ or faw-BIDZ

UK

fəbˈɪdz

fuh-BIDZ

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: prohíbe
• Portuguese (BR): proíbe
• Portuguese (PT): proíbe
• Chinese (Simplified): 禁止
• Chinese (Traditional): 禁止
• Hindi: मन करता है - मना करता है
• Arabic: يمنع
• Bengali: নিষেধ করে - মানা করে
• Russian: запрещает
• Japanese: 禁止する
• Vietnamese: cấm
• Korean: 금지하다
• Turkish: yasaklar
• Urdu: منع کرنا
• Indonesian: melarang

Example Sentences

The school forbids chewing gum in class.

basic

My doctor forbids me from eating sweets.

basic

The law forbids drinking alcohol under eighteen.

basic

His faith forbids him from eating pork.

natural

The museum strictly forbids flash photography.

natural

Her mom forbids her from staying out past midnight.

natural