Forbid and Permit

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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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Permit is an antonym for forbid in topics: prohibit, outlaw.

Permit

Permit verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Usage example: the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds
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Synonyms for Permit
Antonyms for Permit
Forbid is an antonym for permit in topics: allow, prohibit, allow participation.
Nearby Words: permitted, permission, permissive, permissible, permitting
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Common collocations

people forbid people permit people
use forbid use permit use
entry forbid entry permit entry
killing forbid killing permit killing
Other words: anyone, player, daughter, women, members, monsters.

Both words in one sentence

  • However, the Warden's Keep DLC adventure mentions that the Grey Wardens don't forbid blood magic, as they will permit any advantage they can get over the Darkspawn.
    Source: I Thought It Was Forbidden
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