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forbidding Synonyms

Another word for forbidding

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• adjective (Context 1)

Unfriendly, stern, or threatening in appearance or manner; tending to deter or repel approach.

Usage Example

"The ancient fortress stood high on the cliff, its dark stone walls looking cold and intimidating against the winter sky."

Strongest
intimidating
daunting
Strong
menacing
threatening
foreboding
ominous
uninviting
austere
grim
stern

Opposites of forbidding

The opposite of forbidding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

welcoming
inviting
approachable
friendly
hospitable
genial
affable
pleasant
See all opposites of forbidding

• Nearby Words

forbearing
forbearingly
forbid
forbidding
forbiddingly
force
forced

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forbidding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forbidding
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