forbid
verb
UK/fəˈbɪd/
US/fɚˈbɪd/
Definitions of forbid verb
- B2Transitive
To officially refuse to allow something or to make a particular action impossible.
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 16.
He is clearly very uncomfortable about it because he has prohibited me from telling anyone.
He is forbidden from travelling overseas due to the terms of his probation.
Idioms
- God forbid
used to express a strong hope that something will not happen.
• God forbid they cancel the concert!