Synonyms for forbidden
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Related words
- Phrases
- forbidden fruit forbidden rice
Example sentences
- prohibited An accident prohibited his attending the ceremony.
- taboo That subject is taboo. We do not speak about it.
- proscribed That word is proscribed by the French Academy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| forbidden | steady | |
| prohibited | steady | |
| taboo | rising | |
| proscribed | falling | |
| verboten | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- out1
- 5 letters
- taboo2
- 6 letters
- banned1
- 7 letters
- illegal3, illicit3
- 8 letters
- verboten3
- 9 letters
- unallowed
- 10 letters
- prohibited4, contraband3, disallowed3, proscribed2
- 11 letters
- interdicted4
- 13 letters
- impermissible5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (taboo2 = 2 syllables).