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queer vs forbid

forbid vs queer

queer is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

queer is an adjective but forbid is not an adjective.

queer and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
queer Yes Yes Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of queer; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than queer:
  • queer: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of queer include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
queer (noun) forbid (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man
queer (adjective) forbid (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
queer (verb) forbid (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position command against
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between queer and forbid

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