Forbidden

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Not allowed or prohibited by law, rule, or authority. Forbidden describes actions or things that are explicitly banned.

“Smoking is strictly forbidden inside all public buildings under current regulations.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/fəˈbɪdən/

Syllables

for·bid·den

Related Words

Synonyms

prohibited bannedoutlawedtaboo

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Two O's and three D's; FOR- prefix with double D pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; F (4pts) and double D useful for extensions

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