forbid
How many syllables in forbid?
There are 2 syllables in the word forbid.How to pronounce forbid:
Definition of forbid:
- forbid:
- The past tense of Forbid is forbade.
Synonyms for forbid:
ban
bar
command
criminalise
criminalize
debar
disallow
enjoin
exclude
illegalise
illegalize
interdict
nix
outlaw
prohibit
proscribe
require
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