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forbidden /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ adjective

forbidden

/fɚˈbɪdn̩/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of FORBIDDEN

: not permitted or allowed

Smoking is forbidden.
forbidden foods
a forbidden pleasure

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