forbidden

[fəˈbɪd(ə)n]

forbidden Definition

• 1. not allowed; banned
• 2. something that is not permitted or allowed

Using forbidden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forbidden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Smoking is forbidden in this area.

• Example

  It is forbidden to take photographs inside the museum.

• Example

  The students were forbidden from using their phones during the exam.

forbidden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forbidden

• barred
• taboo
• outlawed
• prohibited
• banned

Antonyms for forbidden

• allowed
• permitted
• acceptable

Phrases with forbidden

• forbidden fruit

  something that is tempting but is also considered taboo, often with negative consequences

  Example

  Eating the forbidden fruit led to Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

• forbidden love

  a romantic relationship between two people who are not allowed to be together due to social, cultural, or legal reasons

  Example

  Their love was forbidden by their families because of their different religions.

• forbidden territory

  an area or topic that is off-limits or prohibited, often due to sensitivity or danger

  Example

  The journalist ventured into forbidden territory to report on the conflict.

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Summary: forbidden in Brief

The term 'forbidden' [fəˈbɪd(ə)n] refers to something that is not allowed or banned. It can be used in various contexts, such as smoking being forbidden in a certain area or students being forbidden from using their phones during an exam. The phrase 'forbidden fruit' denotes something tempting but taboo, while 'forbidden love' refers to a romantic relationship that is not allowed due to social, cultural, or legal reasons. 'Forbidden territory' describes an area or topic that is off-limits or prohibited.