Definition

A person who prohibits or disallows something.

Example

The forbidder of the event made sure no one could enter without permission.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new rules at school?

Yeah, I heard they have a strict forbidder policy now.

It's crazy! I thought we had more freedom in our choices.

I know, right? It feels like they want to control everything we do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forbidder → It is formed from "for-" (meaning against) and "bid" (from Old English "biddan", meaning to ask or command) with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "forbidder" refers to a person who commands against something or prohibits it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'against' ('for-') what is being 'commanded' ('bid') — that's why a forbidder is someone who prohibits or commands against something.

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