Synonyms for offlimits

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : awf-lim-its, of-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔfˈlɪm ɪts, ˈɒf-

Top 10 synonyms for offlimits

banned
barred
illegal
restricted
offensive
against the law
atrocious
beyond the pale
disgraceful
forbidden

Other synonyms for the word offlimits

illicit
impermissible
inaccessible
no-no
not allowed
not permitted
off-limits
out of bounds
outlawed
prohibited
scandalous
shameful
taboo
unlawful
verboten

Définition of offlimits

Origin : "forbidden," by 1881, U.S. military academies jargon, from off (adv.) + limit (n.). Earlier (1857) it was applied to cadets, etc., who were in violation of the limitations on their movement and behavior.

As in off-limits : adj prohibited
As in unmentionable : adj unspeakable
As in out of bounds : adj beyond limit
As in off-limits : adv not within the allowed limits

Antonyms for offlimits

mentionable
open
permissible
within bounds

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