What is another word for off limits?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒf lˈɪmɪts] (IPA)

When something is considered "off limits," it means that it is not allowed or forbidden. There are several synonyms for this phrase, such as prohibited, forbidden, taboo, restricted, and inaccessible. When something is prohibited, it is not allowed by law or rules. Forbidden means something is not allowed for moral or ethical reasons. Taboo refers to things that are forbidden by a particular culture or society. Restricted means something has limitations on access or use, and inaccessible means something is not reachable or available to anyone. All of these synonyms convey the sense that there are certain things or places that are not allowed, and they should be avoided or approached with caution.

What are the hypernyms for Off limits?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for off limits?

Off limits means not allowed or forbidden. Antonyms for this word can be "permitted," "allowed," "accessible," "open," "available," "welcome," or "acceptable." If something is permitted, it means it is allowed or authorized. If something is open, then it is easily accessible to everyone. If something is available, then it is ready for use or purchase. If something is welcome, then it is expected and encouraged. And if something is acceptable, it means it is suitable, appropriate, or approved. These are all opposite of the notion of being off-limits and inaccessible.

What are the antonyms for Off limits?

Famous quotes with Off limits

  • We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated this week.
    Jim Costa
  • After I convinced them that I was a harmless novelist, I actually got them to give me a tour of the harem - which is usually off limits for tourists.
    Dorothy Dunnett
  • So I wonder if anything should ever be off limits.
    Kathy Griffin
  • As a journalist, one tends to think there's nothing off limits.
    Peter Jennings
  • Sexual behavior was also generally considered off limits.
    Roger Mudd

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