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

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

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

Verb

After Clinton bantered with Jiang about topics as routine as nonproliferation and trade and as forbidden as the Dalai Lama and human rights, the two men took questions from reporters. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026

Hanson now needed to return to the man who had forbidden their publication and ask him to un-forbid them. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026