Definitions and Examples of forbid, prohibit, disallow
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To prohibit or disallow someone from doing something.
Example
The teacher will forbid students from using their phones during class.
To officially forbid or prevent someone from doing something.
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
To refuse to allow or permit something.
Example
The referee will disallow any goal scored after the final whistle.
Key Differences: forbid vs prohibit vs disallow
- 1Forbid is a stronger term than prohibit and implies a command or order not to do something.
- 2Prohibit is a more formal term than forbid and is often used in legal contexts.
- 3Disallow is a more general term that can be used in various situations where permission is refused.
Effective Usage of forbid, prohibit, disallow
- 1Legal Documents: Use prohibit to indicate that something is not allowed by law.
- 2Parenting: Use forbid to set clear boundaries and rules for children.
- 3Business: Use disallow to indicate that certain actions or behaviors are not permitted in the workplace.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of permit are forbid, prohibit, and disallow. These words convey the opposite meaning of allowing or giving permission to do something. Use forbid for a stronger command, prohibit for formal contexts, and disallow for general situations where permission is refused.
