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forbid vs baffle

baffle vs forbid

forbid is not a noun while baffle is a noun.

forbid and baffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forbid No No Yes No
baffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, baffle is a hyponym of forbid; that is, baffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forbid:
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  • baffle: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other hyponyms of forbid include inhibit, make unnecessary, save, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off, block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart, block, halt, kibosh, stop.
forbid (noun) baffle (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
forbid (verb) baffle (verb)
command against restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
keep from happening or arising; make impossible be a mystery or bewildering to
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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