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November 03, 2018 Word of the Day

forbidden /\-ˈbi-dən/ adjective
forbidden
/\-ˈbi-dən/
adjective
Using a cell phone is forbidden here.
Using a cell phone is forbidden here.
Definition of FORBIDDEN

: not permitted or allowed

  • Smoking is forbidden.

  • forbidden foods

  • a forbidden pleasure

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