past participle of forbid

(biblical) The fruit forbidden to Adam. / (idiomatic) Illicit pleasure. / Something desired that cannot be had. / A small variety of shaddock (Citrus maxima), or sometimes other citrus fruits.

Forbidden things seem more appealing; people want things more if (or, in some way, because) they can't have them.

in a forbidding manner

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of forbid

A palace of the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty located in Dongcheng district, Beijing, China.

plural of forbiddance

An act of forbidding, prohibition; an official edict against something.

plural of forbidder

One who forbids.