Forbid and Let

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Forbid

Forbid verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: we forbid you to see him
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Let is an antonym for forbid in topics: prohibit, allow.

Let

Let verb - To make able or possible.
Usage example: the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
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Forbid is an antonym for let in topics: help, property, allow.
Nearby Word: letting
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Common collocations

people forbid people let people
children forbid children let children
way forbid way let way
characters forbid characters let characters
Other words: nothing, child, anyone, suicide, daughter, women, friends.

Both words in one sentence

  • And God forbid you let her humanity drop below the red threshold, especially if you cut the dungeon's first chains without much time left.
    Source: Player Punch / Action Adventure Games
  • God forbid the leader of the evil Secret Police force would let you get the wrong idea, after all.
    Source: Villains Never Lie
  • And God forbid you let other people know about your sudden increase in wealth if you can actually stay anonymous.
    Source: A Fool and His New Money Are Soon Parted
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