How to use forbidden in a sentence. Not allowed, especially by law If something is forbidden, you are not allowed to do it or have it It is forbidden to drive faster than 20mph. Definition of forbidden adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Forbidden meaning, definition, what is forbidden Not allowed, especially because of an of. Not allowed by law or rules Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words Discover expressions like forbidden territory, forbidden fruit, the forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest. Forbidden adjective prohibited, banned, vetoed, outlawed, taboo, out of bounds, proscribed, verboten (german) smoking was forbidden everywhere.
Forbid, inhibit, prohibit, taboo indicate a command to refrain from some action Forbid, a common and familiar word, usually denotes a direct or personal command of this sort I forbid you to go. From old english forbēodan, meaning to command against or prohibit Smoking is forbidden in this building She felt drawn to the forbidden book on the top shelf
The teacher forbade phones in class They entered the forbidden cave despite warnings.
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