Synonyms for forbidden
fərˈbɪd n, fɔr-for·bid·den

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1. forbidden, out(p), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verbotenadjective

   excluded from use or mention

   "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"

   Antonyms:
   allowable, permissible

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1. forbiddenadjective

   Synonyms:
   prohibited, proscribed, interdicted, contraband, inhibited, illicit, taboo

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1. List of paraphrases for "forbidden":

   prohibited, banned, prohibits, proscribed, outlawed, barred, prohibit, defended

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1. Peter McWilliams:

   Many people weigh the guilt they will feel against the pleasure of the forbidden action they want to take.

2. The Institute:

   There is hardly any book that is more overladen with such a multitude of myths, that awakens such disgust and anxiety, that ignites curiosity and stirs speculation, while simultaneously exuding an aura of the mysterious and forbidden.

3. Judith Crist:

   What censorship accomplishes, creating an unreal and hypocritical mythology, fomenting an attraction for forbidden fruit, inhibiting the creative minds among us and fostering an illicit trade. Above all, it curtails the right of the individual, be he creator or consumer, to satisfy his intellect and his interest without harm. In our law-rooted society, we are not the keeper of our brother’s morals -- only of his rights.

4. Kimia Fasihian:

   Drinking is forbidden -- and clubs -- that's all. we've been through a lot of disastrous times. But I think it's our responsibility to hope.

5. Asoka:

   It is forbidden to decry other sects the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.