Both these verbs mean to disallow something. Forbid is usually used in cases of more personal situations. Their coach forbids them missing any Saturday practice. Prohibit is usually used in cases of lawful situations. The school prohibits them from leaving the grounds at lunch.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Forbear and Forebear
Forbear, a verb, means to abstain or refrain from something. We forbear from making any negative comments about them. Forebear, a noun, means an ancestor. One of my forebears came to America on the Mayflower.
Difference between Flounder and Founder
Flounder means to behave awkwardly or move in a clumsy way. The key witness floundered during her testimony. Art floundered a minute on the ice before gaining his balance. Founder means to sink or collapse. On its approach, the boat struck a reef and quickly foundered. The prosecutor’s case foundered after a key witness’ testimony.
Difference between Flotsam and Jetsam
Flotsam is floating cargo or wreckage following a shipwreck. The flotsam floated for weeks, long after the ship sank. Jetsam is something thrown overboard to lighten a ship in distress. The jetsam consisted of many cartons of canned food.
Florescent vs Fluorescent
Florescent means a time of blossoming or flowering. His recent accolades indicate a florescent career in industry. Fluorescent means giving off light from radiation. Often florescent lights are used in greenhouses.
Difference between Flood and Deluge
A flood is overflowing water that covers land. It typically leaves damage. A deluge is a large, heavy downpour of water that typically does not leave damage.
Difference between Flesh out and Flush out
Flesh out means to expand or give substance to something (e.g., plan or idea). He promised to flesh out the details of his reorganization next week. Flush out means to force someone or something out of hiding or to clean something (usually with water). The police fired tear gas to flush out the criminals. He […]
Difference between Flaunt and Flout
Flaunt means to display boastfully or show off something. They flaunt their wealth by driving expensive cars to school. Flout means to ignore or show disrespect for rules. The haughty teens flout the most basic school rules.
Difference between Flatus and Afflatus
Flatus refers to gas generated by the intestine, and afflatus refers to divine inspiration.
Difference between Flammable, Inflammable and Nonflammable
Flammable and inflammable are synonyms meaning burnable. Never light a match near a flammable (inflammable) liquid. Nonflammable means not flammable or not easily ignited. Trichlorofluoro methane is a colorless, nonflammable gas.
Difference between Flambé and Flambeau
Flambé refers to food served with flaming liquor, and a flambeau is a large ornamental candlestick.
Difference between Flair and Flare
Flair refers to a natural ability or aptitude to do something. She has a natural talent and flair for performing on stage. Flare refers to a bright light or flame. The police set up a road flare around the accident.