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forbidder

|for-bid-der|

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/fərˈbɪdər/

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/fəˈbɪdə/

one who forbids

Etymology
Etymology Information

'forbidder' originates from English, specifically from the verb 'forbid' with the agentive suffix '-er', where 'forbid' meant 'to prohibit' and '-er' denotes 'one who does'.

Historical Evolution

'forbidder' formed from the Middle English verb 'forbidden' and the suffix '-er', and eventually became the modern English word 'forbidder'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who forbids', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that forbids or prohibits something.

The strict teacher was known as a forbidder of fun in the classroom.

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Last updated: 2025/08/08 07:29