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forbidding

/fəˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

/fərˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

Translations

forbiddingnoun

forbiddings

/fəˈbɪdɪŋ/

/fərˈbɪdɪŋ/

Gerund used as a noun meaning the act of forbidding.

interdictionTerme général.

The forbidding of smoking in public places was welcomed by many residents.

L’interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics a été accueillie favorablement par de nombreux habitants.

Synonyms

forbiddingadjective

more forbidding

Comp.

most forbidding

Super.

/fəˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

/fərˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

menaçantD’aspect, avec une nuance d’intimidation ou d’hostilité.

The castle had a forbidding look in the fog.

Le château avait un air menaçant dans le brouillard.

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Antonyms

forbidverb

forbidding

Gerund

forbade

Past Simple

forbidden

Past Participle

forbidding

Gerund

/fəˈbɪd/

/fərˈbɪd/

interdireSens général : ordonner à quelqu’un de ne pas faire quelque chose ; interdire par règle ou par autorité.

The school forbids students from using their phones during class.

L’école interdit aux élèves d’utiliser leur téléphone pendant le cours.

Additional translations

prohiberRegistre soutenu ou administratif.

empêcherSens figuré : rendre quelque chose impossible ou en empêcher la réalisation.

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Definitions

forbiddingnoun

The act of forbidding; a prohibition or ban.

The forbidding of smoking in public places was welcomed by many residents.

forbiddingadjective

Unfriendly or threatening in appearance.

The castle loomed on the hill with a forbidding presence, deterring any would-be visitors.

forbidverb

To command someone not to do something; to prohibit.

The school forbids students from using their phones during class.

To make a rule or law against something.

The government has forbidden the import of certain goods to protect local industries.

To render something impossible or prevent it from happening.

His poor eyesight forbids him from driving at night.