Synonyms of forbidden
14 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for forbidden is banned. Other synonyms of forbidden are illegal, prohibited, illicit, disallowed and proscribed. The opposite of forbidden is permitted.
Synonyms and similar words for forbidden
adjectiveNot allowed; specifically disallowed.
- prohibitedForbidden; banned; unallowed.
- verboten(Strictly) forbidden or prohibited.
- proscribedForbidden or prohibited.
- bannedForbidden; not allowed.
- disallowedForbidden.
- impermissibleNot permissible; not to be permitted or allowed.
- illegalForbidden by established rules.
- illicitNot approved by law, but not invalid.
- interdictedProhibited or forbidden.
- nonallowedNot allowed.
- proscriptForbidden; outlawed.
- unallowedNot allowed; forbidden.
- unpermittedNot permitted; forbidden.
- nonlicet obsolete, rareForbidden; not allowed.
Opposite of forbidden
adjectiveMore antonyms
- allowed
- authorizedExplicitly allowed.
- lawful
- permittedAllowed, authorized.
- unforbiddenNot forbidden; permitted.
Meaning of forbidden
- adjective Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
forbidden in other languages
Questions about synonyms of forbidden
- What is another word for forbidden?
- Forbidden has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as banned, illegal, prohibited, illicit, disallowed, proscribed, interdicted and unpermitted.
- What is the opposite of forbidden?
- The opposite of forbidden is permitted. Other antonyms of forbidden are authorized and allowed.
- What does forbidden mean?
- Forbidden means not allowed; specifically disallowed.
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