Pronunciation: /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
verb present participle of forbid
A1 The sign on the gate forbids entry after dark.
A2 The teacher forbade the students from using their phones during the exam.
B1 The company forbids employees from sharing confidential information with outsiders.
B2 The new law forbids smoking in all public places.
C1 The dictator forbade any form of dissent against the government.
C2 The strict rules of the monastery forbade any contact with the outside world.
adjective having an authoritative or threatening appearance
A1 The sign on the gate was forbidding, so I didn't enter.
A2 The teacher's tone was forbidding, making the students nervous.
B1 The castle's forbidding exterior hid its beautiful interior.
B2 The company's forbidding policies made it difficult for employees to take time off.
C1 The forbidding mountain range proved to be a challenging but rewarding trek.
C2 The forbidding security measures at the airport were necessary for safety reasons.
formal The forbidding sign at the entrance clearly stated no trespassing.
informal The forbidding look on his face made me think twice about asking for a favor.
slang The club had a forbidding bouncer who wouldn't let anyone in without a password.
figurative The dark clouds overhead had a forbidding presence, signaling an incoming storm.
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