Definitions
- To prohibit or disallow something from happening. - To order someone not to do something. - To make something illegal or against the rules.
- To prevent someone from entering a place or participating in an activity. - To block or obstruct something from happening. - To prohibit or exclude something from being used or considered.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve preventing or prohibiting something from happening.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical barriers or obstacles.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a sense of restriction or limitation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Forbid is typically used to prohibit actions or behaviors, while bar is more often used to prevent access or participation.
- 2Intensity: Forbid implies a stronger sense of authority and control than bar, which can be more passive.
- 3Scope: Bar can refer to physical barriers or obstacles, while forbid is more focused on actions or behaviors.
- 4Legal implications: Forbid is often used in legal contexts to establish rules or regulations, while bar is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Forbid and bar are synonyms that both involve preventing or prohibiting something from happening. However, forbid is typically used to prohibit actions or behaviors, while bar is more often used to prevent access or participation. Forbid implies a stronger sense of authority and control, while bar can be more passive. Additionally, forbid is often used in legal contexts, while bar is more commonly used in everyday language.
