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 However, with tanking now verboten, a one-year balloon deal from a struggling cap-room team like the Chicago Bulls or Brooklyn Nets can’t be ruled out. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 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 Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verboten

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Their alternating stories portray a Europe that exploits gifted children, while rigid class and gender expectations leave both protagonists struggling to pursue forbidden ambitions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
As a forbidden attraction grows between the two men, tragedy unleashes supernatural forces upon their deeply religious community.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of forbidden

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The film particularly talks about suicide, which was very taboo back then.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
The issue has historically been politically taboo to avoid pointing fingers at the powerful agricultural industry in Iowa, one of the country’s top producers of corn, soybeans and hogs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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