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hinder vs forbid

forbid vs hinder

hinder is an adjective but forbid is not an adjective.

hinder and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinder No Yes Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of hinder; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than hinder:
  • hinder: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of hinder include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
hinder (adjective) forbid (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
hinder (verb) forbid (verb)
put at a disadvantage command against
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of keep from happening or arising; make impossible
be a hindrance or obstacle to
Difference between hinder and forbid

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