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Definition forbidden in American English

forbidden adjective

adjective
/fərˈbɪd(ə)n/
1

not allowed according to a rule, law, or custom

Example

Smoking is forbidden in all parts of the building.

Example

The use of cell phones in the library is strictly forbidden.

Synonyms and related words
forbidden illegal unconstitutional
2

a forbidden place is one that most people are not allowed to enter

Example

An electrified fence marks the forbidden border zone.

Synonyms and related words
forbidden illegal unconstitutional
3

forbidden activities or subjects are things you should not do, talk about, or know about, for example because they are considered morally bad

Example

forbidden books/secrets

Example

a forbidden romance

Synonyms and related words
evil wicked gross
Definition forbidden in American English