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FORBID

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Forbid.

How to pronounce forbid:

US

Forbid - as a verb

Command against

Example: "I forbid you to call me late at night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disallowinterdictnixprohibitproscribeveto
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commandrequire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
permit

Example Sentences

"I forbid you from entering this room."
"The doctor forbids him from eating sugar."
"They forbid smoking in this area."
"My parents forbid me to stay out late."
"The school forbids students from using cell phones during class."
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Word Game Points

Is FORBID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forbid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORBID has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FORBID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forbid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORBID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FORBID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forbid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORBID has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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