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command vs forbid

forbid vs command

command is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

command and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
command Yes No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hyponym of command; that is, forbid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than command:
  • command: make someone do something
  • forbid: command against
Other hyponyms of command include burden, charge, saddle, requisition, disallow, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto.
command (noun) forbid (noun)
the power or authority to command
availability for use
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
a position of highest authority
command (verb) forbid (verb)
make someone do something command against
be in command of keep from happening or arising; make impossible
demand as one's due
exercise authoritative control or power over
look down on
Difference between command and forbid

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