Synonyms of forbidden

Verb


1. forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix, command, require

usage: command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"

2. prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

Adjective


1. forbidden, out(predicate), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten, impermissible (vs. permissible)

usage: excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"

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Definition and meaning of forbidden (Dictionary)