forbid
verb (used with object)
to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place.
forbids
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present tense formof forbid (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Trump officials say any such favoritism violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal law that forbids discrimination in education and was created to fight segregation and its impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
He forbids email after 5:30 p.m., mandates 90-minute midday breaks and pays wages 20% higher than the industry average.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Some of those strikes could violate international law, which forbids attacking civilian infrastructure.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Washington has vehemently opposed Tehran's desire to charge tolls in the strait, which international law generally forbids.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Every time we go, the owner forbids us to return.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
