forbid

verb

1. command against

   verb.communication

   Examples

   I forbid you to call me late at night.

   Synonyms disallow interdict nix prohibit proscribe veto

   Antonyms allow countenance let permit

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

   verb.social

   Examples

   My sense of tact forbids an honest answer.

   Synonyms foreclose forestall preclude prevent

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. To command against, or contrary to; to prohibit; to interdict.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

4. To utter a prohibition; to prevent; to hinder.

   verb

   Source: webster1913