command against; I forbid you to call me late at night; Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store; Dad nixed our plans

[ Syn: prohibit , prohibit , interdict , interdict , proscribe , proscribe , veto , veto , disallow , disallow , nix , nix ]

keep from happening or arising; make impossible; My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

[ Syn: prevent , forestall , foreclose , preclude ]