Forbidding: meaning, definitions and examples
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forbidding
[ fərˈbɪdɪŋ ]
in a strict or authoritative manner
Prohibiting something or making something not allowed; strict and controlling.
Synonyms
authoritative, prohibitive, restrictive
Examples of usage
- The forbidding sign warned trespassers to stay away from the private property.
- His forbidding tone made it clear that he was not to be disobeyed.
commanding someone not to do something
To command someone not to do something, to prohibit or ban.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher forbade the students from using their phones during class.
- The doctor forbade his patient from eating sugar due to health reasons.
Translations
Translations of the word "forbidding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proibindo
🇮🇳 प्रतिबंधित करना
🇩🇪 verbietend
🇮🇩 melarang
🇺🇦 забороняючий
🇵🇱 zakazujący
🇯🇵 禁止する (きんしする)
🇫🇷 interdisant
🇪🇸 prohibiendo
🇹🇷 yasaklayıcı
🇰🇷 금지하는
🇸🇦 مانع
🇨🇿 zakazující
🇸🇰 zakazujúci
🇨🇳 禁止
🇸🇮 prepovedujoč
🇮🇸 bannandi
🇰🇿 тыйым салу
🇬🇪 აკრძალვა
🇦🇿 qadağan edən
🇲🇽 prohibiendo
Word origin
The word 'forbidding' comes from the Middle English 'forbeden', which means 'to forbid'. The concept of forbidding something has been present in human societies for centuries, as rules and restrictions are often necessary for maintaining order and safety. Throughout history, various laws and regulations have been put in place to forbid certain actions or behaviors in different cultures and civilizations.
See also: forbiddance, forbidden.