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illegalize vs forbid

forbid vs illegalize

illegalize and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
illegalize No No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of illegalize; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than illegalize:
  • illegalize: declare illegal; outlaw
  • forbid: command against
Other hypernyms of illegalize include disallow, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto.
illegalize (verb) forbid (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between illegalize and forbid

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