to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place

to forbid him entry to the house.

to prohibit (something); make a rule or law against

to forbid the use of lipstick; to forbid smoking.

to hinder or prevent; make impossible.

to exclude; bar

Burlesque is forbidden in many cities.

verb

allow , approve , authorize , permit , sanction

verb

ban , block , cancel , censor , check , debar , declare illegal , deny , deprive , disallow , embargo , enjoin , exclude , forestall , forfend , freeze * , halt , hinder , hold up , impede , inhibit , interdict , lock up , nix * , obstruct , obviate , oppose , preclude , prevent , proscribe , put the chill on , restrain , restrict , rule out , say no , shut down , shut out * , spike * , stop , stymie * , taboo * , veto , withhold , outlaw , prohibit , taboo , defend , defy , fend , gainsay , refuse