Forbidding: meaning, definitions and examples

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forbidding

 

[ fərˈbɪdɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

commanding someone not to do something

To command someone not to do something, to prohibit or ban.

Synonyms

ban, command, prohibit

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,211, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.