forbidden forbidden /fɝrˈbɪdən/

adjective

1. () Excluded from use or mention  ( out , prohibited , proscribed , forbidden , taboo , tabu , verboten )
   excluded from use or mention
    Forbidden fruit
   forbidden fruit
    In our house dancing and playing cards were out
   in our house dancing and playing cards were out
    A taboo subject
   a taboo subject
   

 forbid forbid /fɔˈbɪd/

verb

1. () Command against  ( interdict , nix [Informal, N. American] , disallow , forbid , prohibit , proscribe , veto )
   command against
    I forbid you to call me late at night
   I forbid you to call me late at night
    Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
   Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
    Dad nixed our plans
   Dad nixed our plans
   
2. () Keep from happening or arising; make impossible  ( forbid , foreclose , preclude , forestall , prevent )
   keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
   My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
    Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
   Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project