Definitions
- Describing something that is not allowed or prohibited by law or social norms. - Referring to a situation where an action is considered taboo or morally wrong. - Talking about a state of being banned or restricted from doing something.
- Referring to a legal ban on certain activities or substances. - Describing a situation where something is not allowed or restricted by law. - Talking about a formal order or decree that prohibits or restricts certain actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of forbidding or not allowing something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe legal or social restrictions.
- 3Both words convey a sense of strictness and seriousness.
- 4Both words can be used in formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Forbiddenness is less common than prohibition and is often used in a more informal context.
- 2Scope: Prohibition is usually associated with legal restrictions, while forbiddenness can also refer to moral or social taboos.
- 3Connotation: Prohibition can have a negative connotation due to its association with the prohibition of alcohol in the US, while forbiddenness can have a more neutral connotation.
- 4Form: Prohibition is a noun, while forbiddenness can be both a noun and an adjective.
Remember this!
Forbiddenness and prohibition are synonyms that refer to the act of forbidding or not allowing something. However, prohibition is more commonly used and is usually associated with legal restrictions, while forbiddenness can also refer to moral or social taboos. Additionally, prohibition can have a negative connotation due to its association with the prohibition of alcohol in the US, while forbiddenness can have a more neutral connotation.
