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enjoin vs interdict

interdict vs enjoin

enjoin is not a noun while interdict is a noun.

enjoin and interdict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enjoin No No Yes No
interdict Yes No Yes No
As verbs, interdict is a hypernym of enjoin; that is, interdict is a word with a broader meaning than enjoin:
  • enjoin: issue an injunction
  • interdict: command against
Other hypernyms of enjoin include disallow, forbid, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto.
enjoin (noun) interdict (noun)
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
enjoin (verb) interdict (verb)
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority command against
issue an injunction destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
Difference between enjoin and interdict

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