forbidding (Meaning)
forbidding (n)
an official prohibition or edict against something
forbidding (s)
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
forbidding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forbid
forbidding (a.)
Repelling approach; repulsive; raising abhorrence, aversion, or dislike; disagreeable; prohibiting or interdicting; as, a forbidding aspect; a forbidding formality; a forbidding air.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forbidding
forbidding Sentence Examples
- The school had a strict dress code, forbidding any clothing with inappropriate language or images.
- The contract contained numerous clauses forbidding the disclosure of confidential information.
- The doctor's orders forbade any strenuous activity for the next six weeks.
- The ancient law forbade the practice of certain religious rituals.
- The sign outside the park forbade entry with any weapons or pets.
- The legal injunction forbade the company from continuing its operations in that region.
- The religious text strictly forbade the consumption of alcohol or pork.
- The professor forbade students from using their phones during class.
- The parents forbade their children from staying out past midnight.
- The community code forbidding loud music at night ensured a peaceful sleep for residents.
FAQs About the word forbidding
an official prohibition or edict against something, harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance, threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic develo
terrifying, frightening, scary, intimidating, horrible, terrible, formidable, horrifying, horrendous, alarming
soothing, consoling, consoling, inviting, tranquilizing, calming, quieting, comforting, comforting, quieting
The school had a strict dress code, forbidding any clothing with inappropriate language or images.
The contract contained numerous clauses forbidding the disclosure of confidential information.
The doctor's orders forbade any strenuous activity for the next six weeks.
The ancient law forbade the practice of certain religious rituals.
