Synonyms for forbid

Verb

1. forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, command, require, compel

usage: command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"

2. prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: keep from happening or arising; have the effect of preventing; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"