as in forbidden
that may not be permitted
In soccer, using your hands is verboten.
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Recent Examples of verboten
Another once-verboten funding source is under consideration.
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Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
However, with tanking now verboten, a one-year balloon deal from a struggling cap-room team like the Chicago Bulls or Brooklyn Nets can’t be ruled out.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The relatively small, international group allowed through security, including Robb Report, had already signed non-disclosure agreements and knew that photography was verboten.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for verboten
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
However, with tanking now verboten, a one-year balloon deal from a struggling cap-room team like the Chicago Bulls or Brooklyn Nets can’t be ruled out.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The relatively small, international group allowed through security, including Robb Report, had already signed non-disclosure agreements and knew that photography was verboten.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for verboten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verboten
Adjective
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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.
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And thank God for that, because forbidden love is my favorite type of drama to watch on Love Island.
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
Adjective
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Striking up a conversation is taboo.
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Just a few years ago, talking about your gut health outside of the doctor’s office was considered taboo.
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“Verboten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verboten. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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