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outlaw vs forbid

forbid vs outlaw

outlaw is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

outlaw is an adjective but forbid is not an adjective.

outlaw and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of outlaw; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than outlaw:
  • outlaw: declare illegal; outlaw
  • forbid: command against
Other hypernyms of outlaw include disallow, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto.
outlaw (noun) forbid (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
outlaw (adjective) forbid (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
outlaw (verb) forbid (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between outlaw and forbid

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