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Definition of forbidden - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
legalnot allowed by law or rules
- Smoking is forbidden in the building.
2.
placenot allowed to visit or enter
- The forest is a forbidden area for tourists.
3.
culturestrongly disapproved or taboo
- Talking about money is often considered forbidden.
4.
physicsTECH. not allowed by quantum mechanics rulesTECH.
- The transition is forbidden in this quantum state.
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.
place where people are not allowed to enter or stay
The laboratory stored dangerous chemicals in a forbidden zone behind locked doors.
used to say some action is not allowed by rules or law
It is forbidden to park here after midnight.
Origin of forbidden
Old English, forboden (prohibited)
Terms with forbidden included in their meaning
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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
legal
forbidden by law or regulation
illegal
against the law or forbidden by law
prohibited material
material forbidden in a specific context or activity
forbidden topic
prohibited from discussion or consideration
law ban
declare something illegal or forbidden by law
safety
process of checking people or things for possible danger or forbidden items
exile
expelled and forbidden from returning to a place
behavior
challenge someone to do something risky or forbidden
restriction
sign indicating entry is forbidden
culture
sacred and forbidden in certain cultures
authority
rejected or forbidden by authority
legal
action forbidden by criminal law and punished by the government
forbidden
not permitted by rules or laws
sports
style of wrestling where holds below the waist are forbidden
permitted
not forbidden by formal or informal rules
restriction
forbidden or prohibited
communication
express something difficult or forbidden to say
forbidden intimacy
participation in sexual activities that are illegal or taboo
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.
The process is forbidden under current quantum rules.
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- French:interdit, tabou, ...
- German:verboten, gesperrt, ...
- Italian:vietato, tabù, ...
- Spanish:prohibido, restringido, ...
- Portuguese:proibido, interdito, ...
- Chinese:禁止的, 不准的, ...
- Japanese:禁止された, 立ち入り禁止の, ...
- Arabic:مَحْظُور, مُحَرَّمَة, ...
- Hebrew:אָסוּר, טַאבּוּ, ...
- Russian:запрещённый, запретный, ...
- Ukrainian:заборонений, недоступний, ...
- Hindi:निषिद्ध, अस्वीकृत, ...
Definition of forbid - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
prohibitdisallow an action or behavior by command
- The school forbids smoking on its premises.
2.
preventmake an action impossible to occur
- The weather forbids us from going hiking today.
3.
excludeRare deny access or entry to someoneRare
- The club forbids non-members from entering the premises.
Expressions with forbid
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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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- French:interdire, empêcher, ...
- German:verbieten, verhindern, ...
- Italian:proibire, impedire, ...
- Spanish:prohibir, ...
- Portuguese:proibir, impedir, ...
- Chinese:禁止, 妨碍, ...
- Japanese:禁止する, 妨げる, ...
- Arabic:مَنَعَ, حَالَ دون, ...
- Hebrew:לֶאֱסוֹר, לִמְנוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:запрещать, препятствовать, ...
- Ukrainian:забороняти, ...
- Hindi:मना करना, निषेध करना, ...
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