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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In Italy, footballers are strictly forbidden to play at amateur or professional level with the device fitted.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The entire performance depends on presenting basic historical literacy as forbidden knowledge.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Longet was reportedly forbidden from speaking or writing about the shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This would create a forbidden range where black holes formed directly from stars should not exist.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Mrs. Norkus had forbidden Herbert to join the Hitler Youth, calling it “too dangerous.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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