forbidden
fərˈbɪdən
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Definition of forbidden - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
legalnot allowed by law or rules
  • Smoking is forbidden in the building.
banned prohibited
2.
placenot allowed to visit or enter
  • The forest is a forbidden area for tourists.
banned prohibited
3.
culturestrongly disapproved or taboo
  • Talking about money is often considered forbidden.
banned prohibited
4.
physicsTECH.not allowed by quantum mechanics rulesTECH.
  • The transition is forbidden in this quantum state.
banned prohibited restricted
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Expressions with forbidden

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something desired but not allowed
The allure of the forbidden fruit was too strong to resist..
things forbidden seem more appealing and desirable
He knew he shouldn't, but the forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest.
something not allowed seems more attractive
He wanted to try it because forbidden fruit is sweet.
expresses that forbidden things seem more appealing and desirable
Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, so avoid temptation.
place or subject not allowed to enter or discuss
That room is forbidden territory for students.
officially not allowed to do an action by rules or authority
Students are forbidden to use phones during the exam.

Origin of forbidden

Old English, forboden (prohibited)

Terms with forbidden included in their meaning

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must notaux.v.
prohibition
indicates that something is forbidden or not allowed
legal
do something illegal or forbidden
signage
sign indicating entry is forbidden
forbidden access
in a way that is not allowed or permitted
restriction
describing a place where animals kept as companions are forbidden
religion
forbidden fruit in Christian tradition
bannedadj.
legal
forbidden by law or regulation
illegal
against the law or forbidden by law

Examples of forbidden in a sentence

  • The sale of alcohol to minors is forbidden.
  • The island is a forbidden zone for civilians.
  • Entering the forbidden city requires special permission.
  • In some cultures, eating pork is forbidden.
  • Discussing politics at the dinner table was forbidden.
  • This reaction is forbidden by the conservation laws.

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  1. French:interdit, tabou, ...
  2. German:verboten, gesperrt, ...
  3. Italian:vietato, tabù, ...
  4. Spanish:prohibido, restringido, ...
  5. Portuguese:proibido, interdito, ...
  6. Chinese:禁止的, 不准的, ...
  7. Japanese:禁止された, 立ち入り禁止の, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحْظُور, مُحَرَّمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָסוּר, טַאבּוּ, ...
  10. Russian:запрещённый, запретный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заборонений, недоступний, ...
  12. Hindi:निषिद्ध, अस्वीकृत, ...
forbid
fərˈbɪd
forbadforbadeforbidding

Definition of forbid - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
prohibitdisallow an action or behavior by command
  • The school forbids smoking on its premises.
ban outlaw prohibit
2.
preventmake an action impossible to occur
  • The weather forbids us from going hiking today.
ban prohibit
3.
excludeRaredeny access or entry to someoneRare
  • The club forbids non-members from entering the premises.
ban prohibit
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expresses hope that something bad won't happen
God forbid we lose the match.
expresses hope that something bad doesn't happen
Heaven forbid we miss the last train.
formally object to a marriage during banns
He decided to forbid the banns at the church service.

Origin of forbid

Old English, forbeodan (to command against)

Examples of forbid in a sentence

  • The law forbids dumping waste in the river.
  • The rules forbid any changes to the document.
  • Her injury forbids her from participating in the marathon.
  • The museum forbids cameras inside the gallery.
  • The school forbids students from using phones in class.

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  1. French:interdire, empêcher, ...
  2. German:verbieten, verhindern, ...
  3. Italian:proibire, impedire, ...
  4. Spanish:prohibir, ...
  5. Portuguese:proibir, impedir, ...
  6. Chinese:禁止, 妨碍, ...
  7. Japanese:禁止する, 妨げる, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنَعَ, حَالَ دون, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱסוֹר, לִמְנוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:запрещать, препятствовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:забороняти, ...
  12. Hindi:मना करना, निषेध करना, ...

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