Synonyms of forbidden

forbidden 1 of 2

adjective

fər-ˈbi-dᵊn 

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

trespassing is forbidden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• outlawed
• barred
• illegal
• taboo
• improper
• unauthorized
• impermissible
• proscribed
• unlawful
• unacceptable
• illicit
• verboten
• interdicted
• tabu
• inappropriate
• unbearable
• refused
• excluded
• unsuitable
• unlicensed
• prevented
• objectionable
• rejected
• unmentionable
• unendurable
• stopped
• unseemly
• illegitimate
• intolerable
• disallowed
• revoked
• ineffable
• discouraged
• suppressed
• unsanctioned
• repressed
• blocked
• precluded
• vetoed
• hindered
• disapproved
• obstructed
• shut out
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legal
• lawful
• legitimate
• authorized
• okay
• licensed
• allowed
• tolerable
• approved
• accepted
• endorsed
• certified
• bearable
• OK
• endurable
• accredited
• sanctioned
• warranted
• granted
• sufferable
• mandatory
• promoted
• commanded
• supported
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• proper
• indorsed
• ordered
• condoned
• tolerated
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• unobjectionable
• countenanced
• seemly
• brooked

forbidden

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verb

past participle of forbid

as in banned

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

smoking is forbidden throughout the building

we forbid you to see him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• discouraged
• outlawed
• proscribed
• barred
• enjoined
• interdicted
• prevented
• excluded
• deterred
• precluded
• suppressed
• dissuaded
• restrained
• repressed
• disallowed
• silenced
• deprived
• quashed
• stopped
• ruled out
• debarred
• halted
• shut out
• subdued
• vetoed
• rejected
• curbed
• hindered
• inhibited
• impeded
• squelched
• blocked
• checked
• embargoed
• obstructed
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• quelled
• put down
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• repudiated
• snuffed (out)
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• authorized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• licensed
• encouraged
• indorsed
• warranted
• supported
• advanced
• promoted
• cultivated
• ordered
• forwarded
• commanded
• born
• abetted
• furthered
• nurtured
• nourished
• tolerated
• bade
• bid
• licenced
• endured
• bidden
• borne
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked
• abode

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forbidden

Adjective

Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood. —Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024

Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin. —James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

Verb

The two nations have fought several wars over the decades, and travel between them has been forbidden. —Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024

Smiley's rural roots A half-decade has elapsed since Smiley and his five siblings were sitting in Okeechobee, Florida, during COVID-19's quarantine and being forbidden to play rap music in his already very musical and religious household. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024