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proscribe vs forbid

forbid vs proscribe

proscribe and forbid both are verbs.

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

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