Forbade

//fə(ɹ)ˈbæd// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past of forbid form-of, past

Synonyms

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bannedbarredcontrabandforbiddenillegalillicit

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"The doctor forbade me from taking part in the marathon."

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