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

Gore begins a professional relationship with Sophy (Aiofe Hinds), which develops into an intense and forbidden romance. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Campaigns are legally forbidden from coordinating with super PACs, and Talarico has called for the political fundraising groups to be banned. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026