diff --git a/src/librustc_driver/lib.rs b/src/librustc_driver/lib.rs
index 9810f121ef2..62d75126557 100644
--- a/src/librustc_driver/lib.rs
+++ b/src/librustc_driver/lib.rs
@@ -738,7 +738,7 @@ Available lint options:
               Allow <foo>
     -D <foo>           Deny <foo>
     -F <foo>           Forbid <foo> \
-              (deny, and deny all overrides)
+              (deny <foo> and all attempts to override)
 
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