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thwart vs forbid

forbid vs thwart

thwart is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

thwart and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thwart Yes No Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of thwart; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than thwart:
  • thwart: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of thwart include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
thwart (noun) forbid (noun)
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
thwart (verb) forbid (verb)
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of command against
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Difference between thwart and forbid

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