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forbid vs preclude

preclude vs forbid

forbid and preclude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forbid No No Yes No
preclude No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid and preclude are synonyms defined as:
  • forbid and preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other synonyms of forbid include foreclose, forestall, prevent.
forbid (verb) preclude (verb)
command against keep from happening or arising; make impossible
keep from happening or arising; make impossible make impossible, especially beforehand
Difference between forbid and preclude

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