forbids

How many syllables in forbids?

There are 2 syllables in the word forbids.

Divide forbids into syllables:

for · bids

How to pronounce forbids:

Synonyms for forbids:

ban

bans

criminalize

debar

disallow

discourages

enjoins

exclude

halts

hinder

inhibit

interdict

make illegal

outlaw

outlaws

preclude

prevents

prohibit

prohibits

proscribe

proscribes

rule out

stops

veto

Antonyms for forbids:

agrees

arranges

conditions

contracts

decrees

demands

designates

details

determines

ensures

establishes

guarantees

has as a condition

imposes

insists on

insists upon

instructs

lays down

makes it a condition

ordains

orders

particularises

particularizes

pledges

postulates

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