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stymie vs forbid

forbid vs stymie

stymie is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

stymie and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stymie Yes No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of stymie; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than stymie:
  • stymie: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of stymie include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
stymie (noun) forbid (noun)
a thwarting and distressing situation
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
stymie (verb) forbid (verb)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between stymie and forbid

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