forbidden
adjective
for·bid·den
fər-ˈbi-dᵊn 
fȯr-
1
: not permitted or allowed
2
: not conforming to the usual selection principles
—used of quantum phenomena
forbidden transition
forbidden radiation
forbidden spectral line
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Examples of forbidden in a Sentence
trespassing is forbidden
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Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
In the birth chart, Black Moon Lilith reveals our forbidden and taboo desires.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The only way to experience the effects of this scarce and forbidden hallucinogenic is through the remaining villagers greatest form of protection; their hair.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
In the birth chart, Black Moon Lilith reveals our forbidden and taboo desires.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The only way to experience the effects of this scarce and forbidden hallucinogenic is through the remaining villagers greatest form of protection; their hair.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forbidden
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“Forbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forbidden. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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