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Forbidding vs Chilly - What's the difference?

forbidding | chilly | Related terms |

Forbidding is a related term of chilly.


As adjectives the difference between forbidding and chilly

is that forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable while chilly is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.

As a verb forbidding

is .

As a noun forbidding

is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Forbidding vs Strict - What's the difference?

forbidding | strict | Related terms |

Forbidding is a related term of strict.


As adjectives the difference between forbidding and strict

is that forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable while strict is strained; drawn close; tight.

As a verb forbidding

is .

As a noun forbidding

is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Forbidding vs Offensive - What's the difference?

forbidding | offensive | Synonyms |

Forbidding is a synonym of offensive.


As nouns the difference between forbidding and offensive

is that forbidding is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition while offensive is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective forbidding

is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding

is .

Ugly vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

ugly | forbidding | Related terms |

Ugly is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between ugly and forbidding

is that ugly is displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As nouns the difference between ugly and forbidding

is that ugly is (slang|uncountable) ugliness while forbidding is the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

As a verb forbidding is

.

Unfeeling vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

unfeeling | forbidding | Related terms |

Unfeeling is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between unfeeling and forbidding

is that unfeeling is without emotion or sympathy while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Horrendous vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

horrendous | forbidding | Related terms |

Horrendous is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between horrendous and forbidding

is that horrendous is extremely bad; awful; terrible while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Awful vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

awful | forbidding | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between awful and forbidding

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Distant vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

distant | forbidding | Related terms |

Distant is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between distant and forbidding

is that distant is far off (physically, logically or mentally) while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Unrelenting vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

unrelenting | forbidding |


As adjectives the difference between unrelenting and forbidding

is that unrelenting is not relenting; having no pity; not being or becoming lenient, mild, gentle, or merciful; unyielding; inflexibly rigid; hard; stern; cruel while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

Uncaring vs Forbidding - What's the difference?

uncaring | forbidding | Related terms |

Uncaring is a related term of forbidding.


As adjectives the difference between uncaring and forbidding

is that uncaring is characterized by a lack of care; not caring while forbidding is highly unpleasant or disagreeable.

As a verb forbidding is

.

As a noun forbidding is

the act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

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