forbade
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Not long after, adults will follow suit and find themselves relishing the activities they once forbade their children from.
I tore my eyes from the spectacle as swiftly as I could, for Christoffels’ expression forbade us to notice anything out of the ordinary.
From Literature
Presumably even they respected the ancient law which forbade the killing of another hunter.
From Literature
She pleaded to meet Elisha at the docks; but Mrs. Walter forbade it.
From Literature
The rules allowed demonstrators to gather but forbade them from marching.
From BBC
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