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Forbidding

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Meaning

  1. adjective harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  2. noun an official prohibition or edict against something
  3. adjective threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Part of speech
adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “forbidding”

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What does “forbidding” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is adjective.

How many syllables are in “forbidding”?

The syllable count of “forbidding” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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