as in forbidden
that may not be permitted
In soccer, using your hands is verboten.
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Recent Examples of verboten
At one point, when the Dorf merges with another colony, candles, musical instruments, and dolls are added to the list of verboten items; Ruth’s mother replaces her doll with a knot of terry cloth in the middle of the night.
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
In Florida, selling raw milk for human consumption is verboten, but allowed for pets and animals.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Apparently, Porsche will also allow this panel to stream video content, which heretofore has been considered verboten, a potential distraction to the driver. Turbo GT is only available with the elegant fastback coupé roofline.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2023
If not for the 2022 playoffs, Strasburg's name may very well be verboten in Houston.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 27 Jan. 2023
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
In Florida, selling raw milk for human consumption is verboten, but allowed for pets and animals.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Apparently, Porsche will also allow this panel to stream video content, which heretofore has been considered verboten, a potential distraction to the driver. Turbo GT is only available with the elegant fastback coupé roofline.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2023
If not for the 2022 playoffs, Strasburg's name may very well be verboten in Houston.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 27 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verboten
Adjective
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But unlike the dark-romance trope in novels and fanfiction, which centers on taboo relationships and morally gray characters, these looks are less about shock value and more about heightened emotion.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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For one thing, money is still a relatively taboo subject.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Verboten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verboten. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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