Definitions
- Describing an action that is not permitted or authorized. - Referring to something that is prohibited or disallowed. - Talking about a situation where permission has been revoked or denied.
- Referring to something that is banned or forbidden by law or authority. - Describing an action that is not allowed or is restricted. - Talking about a situation where something is prevented or made impossible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not allowed or authorized.
- 2Both words convey a sense of restriction or limitation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe rules or regulations.
- 4Both words imply a negative consequence for breaking the rule or restriction.
- 5Both words are formal in tone and are often used in legal or official contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unallow is less common than prohibit and is not widely used in everyday language.
- 2Authority: Prohibit is typically used to describe actions that are banned or forbidden by law or authority, while unallow is more general and can refer to any situation where permission is denied or revoked.
- 3Intensity: Prohibit is a stronger word than unallow and implies a more severe consequence for breaking the rule or restriction.
- 4Form: Prohibit is a verb that can be used in different tenses and forms, while unallow is a less versatile verb.
- 5Connotation: Prohibit is often used in a serious or stern tone, while unallow can be used in a more neutral or matter-of-fact tone.
Remember this!
Unallow and prohibit are synonyms that describe actions that are not allowed or authorized. However, prohibit is a stronger word that is typically used to describe actions that are banned or forbidden by law or authority, while unallow is a more general term that can refer to any situation where permission is denied or revoked. Additionally, prohibit is more commonly used and versatile in form than unallow.
