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The rule forbids running near the pool.
What does Forbids mean?
Does not allow.
Dictionary definition
Orders someone not to do something, or does not allow something.
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The law forbids dumping waste in the river.
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Forbids is a strong rule word meaning prohibits or does not permit.
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What does forbids mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to forbids?
Prohibits is close in meaning to forbids.
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Permits contrasts with forbids.
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MeaningForbids means Does not allow.
ExampleExample: The rule forbids running near the pool.
Word breakdown
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- for · bidz
- Strongest beat
- bidz
- Ending
- bidz
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- Put a little extra energy on bidz.
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Synonyms
Words like Forbids
prohibitsDoes not allow.
forbidRelated word that supports the meaning of forbids.
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Opposite words
permitsAllows.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forbids, depending on context.
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Forbids word family
Base word
forbids
verb
forbidsed
Past form of forbids.
verb
forbidsing
Action form of forbids.
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