Definitions
- To prohibit or disallow something from happening. - To give a command or order not to do something. - To prevent someone from doing something by law or authority.
- To officially or legally prohibit something from being done or used. - To forbid or restrict access to a place or thing. - To impose a penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve prohibiting or disallowing something.
- 2Both words can be used in legal or authoritative contexts.
- 3Both words imply a sense of restriction or limitation.
- 4Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Forbid is typically used for specific actions or behaviors, while ban can refer to broader categories or items.
- 2Authority: Forbid is often used in personal or individual contexts, while ban is more commonly used in official or governmental contexts.
- 3Severity: Ban implies a stronger and more severe restriction than forbid.
- 4Duration: Ban can be permanent or temporary, while forbid is usually temporary.
- 5Connotation: Forbid is often associated with parental or personal authority, while ban is associated with legal or governmental authority.
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Remember this!
Forbid and ban are synonyms that both mean to prohibit or disallow something. However, forbid is typically used for specific actions or behaviors, while ban can refer to broader categories or items. Additionally, ban implies a stronger and more severe restriction than forbid, and is often associated with legal or governmental authority.
