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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Many shows feature wild, fast-moving plot lines, about topics ranging from secret billionaire husbands to forbidden romances, that are designed to keep viewers glued to their screens.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Then I found out sneakers were forbidden on the carpet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Helmuth tries to reason why reading a forbidden book might help someone else.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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