Exclude and Forbid

Exclude

Exclude verb - Prevent from entering; keep out.

Forbid is a synonym for exclude in prohibit topic. In some cases you can use "Forbid" instead a verb "Exclude", when it comes to topics like prevent, keep out.

Nearby Words: exclusion, excluding, excluder, excludable

Forbid

Forbid verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: we forbid you to see him

Exclude is a synonym for forbid in prohibit topic. You can use "Exclude" instead a verb "Forbid", if it concerns topics such as prevent, outlaw.

Common collocations

people exclude people forbid people
children exclude children forbid children
use exclude use forbid use
characters exclude characters forbid characters
Other words: anyone, women, discussions, members.
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