Forbidden
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˈbɪdən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forbidden is an adjective meaning Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Meaning
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
More Meanings
- past participle of forbid
Example Sentences
This kind of immediate control structure we take to be characteristic of the tribe, and it leads to a rather rigid type of system in which 'every action not mandatory is forbidden'.
Maſters commands come with a power reſiſtleſs / To ſuch as owe them abſolute ſubjection; / And for a life who will not change his purpoſe? / (So mutable are all the ways of men) / Yet this be ſure, in nothing to comply / Scandalous or forbidden in our Law.
Synonyms for forbidden
Depending on context, synonyms include banned, impermissible, illegal, illicit, interdicted, nonlicet.
Antonyms for forbidden
Common opposites include allowed, authorized, lawful, permitted, unforbidden.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prohibited, impermissible, taboo, tabu, out, proscribed.
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