FORBIDDEN FRUIT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase forbidden fruit. (close relations)
Definition of FORBIDDEN FRUIT
forbidden
Best Alternative Words for FORBIDDEN FRUIT
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banned | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • forbidden by law | ||||||||
illicit | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention adjective satellite • contrary to or forbidden by law | ||||||||
off-limits | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • barred to a designated group | ||||||||
outlawed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • contrary to or forbidden by law | ||||||||
prohibited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excluded from use or mention • forbidden by law | ||||||||
restricted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • subject to restriction or subjected to restriction adjective satellite • restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man') • the lowest level of official classification for documents | ||||||||
taboo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature • an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion adjective satellite • excluded from use or mention • forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands verb • declare as sacred and forbidden | ||||||||
verboten | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excluded from use or mention |