not permitted or allowed
past participle of forbid, from Old English forbēodan
Forbidden fruit is always the most tempting!
Women's access to education, professions, and property was historically 'forbidden' through laws and institutional barriers that men controlled. This word carries the weight of systematic exclusion of women from knowledge and opportunity.
Use with awareness: 'forbidden' often reflected gendered power structures. Consider whether you're describing actual legal/practical barriers (legitimate use) or reinforcing outdated restrictions.
["prohibited","restricted","barred"]
Women fought legal battles to overturn 'forbidden' statuses—from voting rights to property ownership to professional licensure. Acknowledge these weren't natural limits but deliberate male-controlled restrictions.
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