1. past tense of forbid; prohibited or refused to allow something
Usage: archaic or literary form; ‘forbade’ is more common

Examples

• The king forbad his subjects from entering the sacred grove.
• She forbad her children to play near the dangerous cliff.
• The ancient law forbad anyone from disturbing the tomb.
• His father forbad him to marry without permission.
• The treaty forbad either nation from building weapons.
• The school forbad students from using phones during class.