VERBOTEN Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

verboten

adjective

vər-ˈbō-tᵊn

Definition of verboten

as in forbidden

that may not be permitted In soccer, using your hands is verboten.

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Recent Examples of verboten Another once-verboten funding source is under consideration. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026 That's not a bad thing—the Camp Snap 2 is just as affordable and easy to use as its forebear, and its display-free design continues, so kids can use it to preserve memories at summer camps and school events where smartphones and screen time are verboten. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The relatively small, international group allowed through security, including Robb Report, had already signed non-disclosure agreements and knew that photography was verboten. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 And even on the sprawling, hallowed grounds of Theresienwiese, home to the world-famous Oktoberfest and its smaller, springtime counterpart, Munchner Fruhlingsfest, alcohol-free beer is no longer considered verboten. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for verboten

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More recently, mathematicians have been able to adapt Erdős’ method to get better estimates of Ramsey numbers where the forbidden cliques differ vastly in size.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
And thank God for that, because forbidden love is my favorite type of drama to watch on Love Island.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Definition of forbidden

Adjective

There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.

— Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

Definition of prohibited

Adjective

Some of the absurdism of his early style has crept back into the act, coupled with an evident joy in playing around with taboo topics and landing the plane to the audience’s approval.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 30 June 2026
It's been criticized, misunderstood, and in some circles, practically taboo.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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