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stymy vs forbid

forbid vs stymy

stymy is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

stymy and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stymy Yes No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of stymy; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than stymy:
  • stymy: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of stymy include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
stymy (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
stymy (verb) forbid (verb)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between stymy and forbid

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