Synonyms of forbade

forbade

verb

variants also forbad

past tense of forbid

as in prohibited

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

smoking is forbidden throughout the building

we forbid you to see him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• discouraged
• barred
• enjoined
• outlawed
• proscribed
• prevented
• interdicted
• precluded
• deterred
• dissuaded
• excluded
• stopped
• suppressed
• disallowed
• quashed
• halted
• restrained
• vetoed
• debarred
• silenced
• deprived
• ruled out
• hindered
• repressed
• rejected
• impeded
• curbed
• shut out
• subdued
• inhibited
• quelled
• repudiated
• squelched
• blocked
• obstructed
• checked
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• embargoed
• bridled
• snuffed (out)
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• authorized
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• encouraged
• indorsed
• licensed
• supported
• ordered
• warranted
• promoted
• forwarded
• cultivated
• advanced
• furthered
• commanded
• bade
• abetted
• nurtured
• nourished
• tolerated
• bore
• bid
• licenced
• endured
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked
• abode

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of forbade

Perhaps your leader wants to support your growth and development, but their boss has forbade any investment in developmental opportunities as a distraction. —Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

As punishment, the pope forbade the city’s citizens from selling their textiles, plunging them into poverty. —Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024

His company operated for nearly a decade until the state forbade the practice in 2020. —Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

Korea previously forbade children from playing games between midnight and 6 AM, though eventually killed off a more strict, China-like policy of extremely limited playtime in 2021. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

And, though Lori forbade TikTok, Anna had figured out how to hide the app behind a misleading icon. —Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024