Definitions
- To forbid or ban something completely. - To make something illegal or not allowed by law. - To impose a strict and absolute restriction on an action or behavior.
- To limit or control something within certain boundaries or conditions. - To put a cap or ceiling on something, such as a budget or time limit. - To regulate or manage something to prevent excess or abuse.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve limiting or controlling something.
- 2Both words can be used to enforce rules or regulations.
- 3Both words can be used to protect people or resources from harm or abuse.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Prohibit is more absolute and total, while restrict allows for some degree of flexibility or exceptions.
- 2Intention: Prohibit is more forceful and punitive, while restrict is more preventative and protective.
- 3Degree: Prohibit is more extreme and severe, while restrict can be milder and less strict.
- 4Authority: Prohibit is often associated with legal or official authority, while restrict can be applied by individuals or organizations.
- 5Connotation: Prohibit has a more negative and authoritarian connotation, while restrict can have a more positive and responsible connotation.
Remember this!
Prohibit and restrict are both words that describe limiting or controlling something. However, the difference between them lies in their scope, intention, degree, authority, and connotation. Prohibit is more absolute and severe, often associated with legal or official authority, and has a negative connotation. On the other hand, restrict is more flexible and protective, can be applied by individuals or organizations, and has a more positive connotation.
