definition of
forbid

[1] #1 forbid v. [prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix] command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans". wn

[2] #2 forbid v. [prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude] keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project". wn