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FORBIDDEN

/fɝˈbɪdən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
B 3/4
I 1/1
D 2/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of FORBIDDEN

verb

To disallow; to proscribe.

"Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden."

verb

(ditransitive) To deny, exclude from, or warn off, by express command.

verb

To oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command.

"An impassable river forbids the approach of the army."

adjective

Not allowed; specifically disallowed.

Synonyms of FORBIDDEN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORBIDDEN in a Sentence

  • "Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden."
  • "An impassable river forbids the approach of the army."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is FORBIDDEN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FORBIDDEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: FORBIDDEN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORBIDDEN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter forbidden Total
Scrabble 411312211 16
WWF 411412212 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORBIDDEN

100 words from the letters in FORBIDDEN

How to Use FORBIDDEN in Word Games

FORBIDDEN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORBIDDEN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORBIDDEN

What does FORBIDDEN mean?
FORBIDDEN is a verb. To disallow; to proscribe.
Is FORBIDDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORBIDDEN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORBIDDEN worth in Scrabble?
FORBIDDEN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORBIDDEN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORBIDDEN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORBIDDEN?
Synonyms of FORBIDDEN include: ban, disallow, prohibit, veto, prohibited, verboten. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.