forbidden

[fer-bid-n, fawr-] / fərˈbɪd n, fɔr- /

ADJECTIVE

outlawed, prohibited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

outlawed prohibited

STRONG

banned closed no-go proscribed refused taboo vetoed

WEAK

black-market closed-down closed-up contraband no-no off-limits out of bounds verboten

Antonyms

STRONG

allowed

WEAK

approved authorized permitted sanctioned

Example Sentences

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During his first term, China feted him like a favorite prince with various ceremonies: a private tour of the Forbidden City, followed by a performance by the Peking Opera and a huge state dinner.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

On his previous trip, Trump received the rare honor of a state banquet inside the Forbidden City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Appeared in the March 27, 2026, print edition as 'Five Centuries of a Forbidden Bible'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes a tour of China's historic Forbidden City during a visit to the capital Beijing, following a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The sun was already sinking behind the Forbidden Forest, gilding the top branches of the trees.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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