Definitions and Examples of forbid, prohibit, disallow
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To prohibit or ban something; to order someone not to do something.
Example
My parents forbid me from watching TV until I finish my homework.
To officially forbid or prevent something from happening.
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
To refuse to allow or accept something; to reject or invalidate something.
Example
The judge disallowed the evidence presented by the defense.
Key Differences: forbid vs prohibit vs disallow
- 1Forbid is often used for specific actions or behaviors that are prohibited, while prohibit is used for more general rules or laws.
- 2Disallow is used when something is not allowed or accepted, but there may not necessarily be a rule or law against it.
Effective Usage of forbid, prohibit, disallow
- 1Legal Context: Use prohibit and disallow in legal contexts to describe rules, regulations, and court decisions.
- 2Parenting: Use forbid to set boundaries and rules for children's behavior.
- 3Formal Writing: Use prohibit and disallow in formal writing to express prohibition or rejection.
Remember this!
The antonyms of allow are forbid, prohibit, and disallow. Use forbid for specific actions, prohibit for general rules, and disallow when something is not allowed or accepted. These words can be used in legal contexts, parenting, and formal writing to express prohibition or rejection.