forbidden
adjective
for·bid·den
fər-ˈbi-dᵊn 
fȯr-
1
: not permitted or allowed
2
: not conforming to the usual selection principles
—used of quantum phenomena
forbidden transition
forbidden radiation
forbidden spectral line
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Examples of forbidden in a Sentence
trespassing is forbidden
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The clever canine is captured standing frozen, waiting for the all clear, before attempting to climb onto a forbidden couch in a post to the platform by @maltimasi_ on January 30.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
And while certain foods can increase blood sugars more quickly than others, there are no forbidden foods.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Something else to consider is the part of the Internet that is the forbidden zone.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
And while certain foods can increase blood sugars more quickly than others, there are no forbidden foods.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Something else to consider is the part of the Internet that is the forbidden zone.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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“Forbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forbidden. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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