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

And thank God for that, because forbidden love is my favorite type of drama to watch on Love Island. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

As Venus and Uranus harmonize, permit yourself to indulge a forbidden desire. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Verb

Tight surveillance by Russian authorities prevents any form of protest; pro-Ukraine sentiment is forbidden. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

The instrument, called a coronagraph, is so sensitive to contamination that I was given a list of things forbidden from entering the hallowed space — no makeup, lotion or scented products of any kind could be on my skin. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026