verb
present participle of forbid
adjective
having an authoritative or threatening appearance
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The forbidding sign at the entrance clearly stated no trespassing.
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The forbidding look on his face made me think twice about asking for a favor.
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The club had a forbidding bouncer who wouldn't let anyone in without a password.
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The dark clouds overhead had a forbidding presence, signaling an incoming storm.