Admit of and Forbid

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Admit of verb - To make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities.

Usage example: your question does not admit of a simple “yes” or “no” answer

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Forbid is an antonym for admit of.

Forbid verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

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Admit of is an antonym for forbid.

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