Synonyms of forbidden

forbidden 1 of 2

adjective

fər-ˈbi-dᵊn 

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

trespassing is forbidden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• taboo
• outlawed
• illegal
• barred
• inappropriate
• unacceptable
• impermissible
• improper
• proscribed
• unauthorized
• unlawful
• illicit
• verboten
• interdicted
• unbearable
• refused
• excluded
• unsuitable
• unlicensed
• prevented
• objectionable
• rejected
• unmentionable
• stopped
• unendurable
• unseemly
• intolerable
• disallowed
• illegitimate
• revoked
• ineffable
• discouraged
• suppressed
• unsanctioned
• repressed
• blocked
• precluded
• vetoed
• hindered
• disapproved
• shut out
• obstructed
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legal
• lawful
• legitimate
• authorized
• licensed
• allowed
• tolerable
• approved
• accepted
• endorsed
• certified
• bearable
• OK
• endurable
• accredited
• sanctioned
• warranted
• granted
• sufferable
• mandatory
• promoted
• commanded
• supported
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• proper
• ordered
• condoned
• tolerated
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• unobjectionable
• countenanced
• seemly
• brooked

forbidden

2 of 2

verb

past participle of forbid

as in banned

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

smoking is forbidden throughout the building

we forbid you to see him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• banned
• proscribed
• discouraged
• outlawed
• barred
• enjoined
• interdicted
• prevented
• excluded
• deterred
• precluded
• dissuaded
• suppressed
• repressed
• restrained
• disallowed
• silenced
• deprived
• quashed
• stopped
• ruled out
• debarred
• halted
• shut out
• subdued
• vetoed
• rejected
• curbed
• hindered
• inhibited
• impeded
• squelched
• blocked
• checked
• embargoed
• obstructed
• squashed
• clamped down (on)
• quelled
• put down
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• repudiated
• snuffed (out)
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• authorized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• licensed
• encouraged
• supported
• warranted
• advanced
• promoted
• ordered
• cultivated
• forwarded
• commanded
• nurtured
• tolerated
• abetted
• furthered
• endured
• nourished
• borne
• bidden
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forbidden

Adjective

Last November, both TMZ and CBS News reported alleged infractions, including being caught with homemade alcohol and trying to make a forbidden three-way phone call. — Cheyenne Roundtree, VIBE.com, 24 July 2026

More recently, mathematicians have been able to adapt Erdős’ method to get better estimates of Ramsey numbers where the forbidden cliques differ vastly in size. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026

Verb

Critics argue the measures are largely symbolic and unnecessary, because voting by noncitizens is rare and already forbidden in federal elections. — David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

And now the Kim family was spending thousands of dollars in a single evening to enjoy entertainment forbidden to all other North Koreans. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026