forbid

/fɚˈbɪd/verb
Elementary
1

To disallow; to proscribe.

2

To deny, exclude from, or warn off, by express command.

3

To oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command.

4

To accurse; to blast.

5

To defy; to challenge.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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