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forbidding::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ban, banning, forbiddance |
| Type of | prohibition |
| Has types | test ban |
| Derivation | forbid |
Examples of forbidding
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The opportunity to slap a welcoming smile on the forbidding face of The Masters.
From the usatoday.com
Marshall claims he never taught her any music, forbidding her to play his piano.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On the other hand, to have one continuous paragraph would be equally forbidding.
From the en.wikipedia.org
But the price of doing that for four years is approaching a forbidding $250,000.
From the forbes.com
Leash Fen is a classic example, though it's quite a forbidding spot to explore.
From the independent.co.uk
There is ample case law forbidding the sealing of court documents in civil cases.
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She tried unsuccessfully to get aldermen to revise the ordinance forbidding them.
From the stltoday.com
Haiti's government has laws on the books forbidding forced labor and child abuse.
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The territory in which bin Laden may be hiding remains forbidding to outsiders.
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- Ban: an official prohibition or edict against something
- Dour: harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; "a dour, self-sacrificing life"; "a forbidding scowl"; "a grim man loving duty more than humanity"; "undoubtedly the grimmest part of him was his iron claw"- J.M.Barrie
- Baleful: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly"
- (forbiddingly) in an unpleasant or menacing manner; "it was forbiddingly dark in the corridor"
- (forbid) command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
- (forbid) prevent: keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
- (forbidden) excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
- (Forbidden (1932 film)) Forbidden is a 1932 American melodrama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Barbara Stanwyck as a librarian who falls in love with a married man played by Adolphe Menjou, with tragic consequences.
- (Forbidden (1949 film)) Forbidden is a 1949 British thriller, directed by George King and starring Douglass Montgomery. The film was both the last directorial assignment for King, and the final screen appearance by Montgomery.
