Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forbidden
adjective
/fərˈbɪd.ən/
Definition
Not allowed; banned or prohibited.
Examples
- It is forbidden to smoke in the building.
- The treasure was hidden in a forbidden cave.
- She felt drawn to the forbidden fruit of knowledge.
Meaning
The term describes something that is against the rules or laws, and therefore cannot be done, used, or accessed.
Synonyms
- prohibited
- banned
- taboo
- not allowed
- illegal
