Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Forbidding

• (a.) Repelling approach; repulsive; raising abhorrence, aversion, or dislike; disagreeable; prohibiting or interdicting; as, a forbidding aspect; a forbidding formality; a forbidding air.
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Forbid

Synonyms of Forbidding

• Ban
• Banning
• Forbiddance
• Forbid
• Prohibit
• Interdict
• Proscribe
• Veto
• Disallow
• Nix
• Prevent
• Forestall
• Foreclose
• Preclude
• Forbid
• Dour
• Grim
• Baleful
• Menacing
• Minacious
• Minatory
• Ominous
• Sinister
• Threatening

Antonyms of Forbidding

• Permit
• Allow

Homophones of Forbidding