Block and Forbid

Similar meaning words

mutual synonyms sentence examples collocations

Block

Block verb - Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Usage example: His brother blocked him at every turn
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Block
Antonyms for Block
Forbid is a synonym for block. In some cases you can use "Forbid" instead a verb "Block".
Nearby Words: blocked, blockade, blockage, blockhead, blocking

Forbid

Forbid verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: we forbid you to see him
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Forbid
Antonyms for Forbid
Block is a synonym for forbid in prohibit topic. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Forbid", if it concerns topics such as outlaw.

Mutual synonyms

Related pairs

Common collocations

move block move forbid move
people block people forbid people
attempt block attempt forbid attempt
way block way forbid way
Other words: kicks, weapons, strikes.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Firebird Trilogy They can also block others' emotions, but the Sentinel's codes forbid doing so, so only the Shuhr use that aspect of their abilities.
    Source: Literature / Firebird Trilogy
Cite this Source
Forbid and Block. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/forbid
Block & Forbid. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/forbid>.
Forbid or Block. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/forbid.

Synonyms for block


Synonyms for forbid

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "block" and "forbid" have occurred on timeline