Definitions

1. verb

past tense of forbid: to officially prohibit or command someone not to do something

“She forbade him from entering the restricted area.”

2. verb (archaic)

past tense of forbid: to prevent or stop someone from doing something

“He forbade the soldiers from engaging in the battle.”

3. verb (transitive)

past tense of forbid: to exclude or debar someone or something from doing or being something

“The law forbade him from voting in the election.”