permit vs forbid

permit is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
permit	Yes	No	Yes	No
forbid	No	No	Yes	No

permit (noun)	forbid (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something

permit (verb)	forbid (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit	command against
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting	keep from happening or arising; make impossible
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen