to order somebody not to do something; to order that something must not be done. forbid somebody (from doing something) He forbade them from mentioning the ...

to order someone not to do something; to order that something must not be done. forbid somebody (from doing something) He forbade them from mentioning the ...

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb forbid, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

​seeming unfriendly and frightening. a forbidding appearance/look/manner; The house looked dark and forbidding. His face took on a forbidding, sombre look.

seeming unfriendly and frightening and likely to cause harm or danger; a forbidding appearance/look/manner; The house looked dark and forbidding.

not allowed Photography is strictly forbidden in the museum. The conversation was in danger of wandering into forbidden territory.

to refuse to allow something, especially officially, or to prevent a particular plan of action by making it impossible: The law forbids the sale of cigarettes ...

​not allowed. Photography is strictly forbidden in the museum. The conversation was in danger of wandering into forbidden territory (= topics that they were ...

​in a way that seems unfriendly and frightening. a forbiddingly elegant restaurant.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · to order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen запрещать [ + to do sth ] I forbid you to see that boy again.