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prohibit vs forbid

forbid vs prohibit

prohibit and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prohibit No No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, prohibit and forbid are synonyms defined as:
  • prohibit and forbid: command against
Other synonyms of prohibit include disallow, interdict, nix, proscribe, veto.
prohibit (verb) forbid (verb)
command against command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between prohibit and forbid

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