What does forbidden mean?
Forbidden means Not allowed; specifically disallowed..
Forbidden
/fəˈbɪdən/ · adjective
Meaning
Not allowed; specifically disallowed..
Definitions by Sense
- Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
- past participle of forbid
Example Sentences
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.
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'.
Synonyms for forbidden
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Word Forms
- more forbidden
- most forbidden
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forbidden?
Common synonyms include banned, disallowed, forbidden, impermissible.
What is the opposite of forbidden?
Possible antonyms include allowed, authorized, lawful, permitted.
How do you use forbidden in a sentence?
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.
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