Definition of forbids

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• forbids is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• forbids is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• forbids is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of forbids

• command against (verb)

  Examples

  1. I forbid you to call me late at night

  Synonyms

  1. disallow
  2. interdict
  3. nix
  4. prohibit
  5. proscribe
  6. veto
• keep from happening or arising; make impossible (verb)

  Examples

  1. My sense of tact forbids an honest answer

  Synonyms

  1. foreclose
  2. forestall
  3. preclude
  4. prevent

See definition of forbids in Merriam Webster