Definitions
- Referring to an action taken without proper permission or approval. - Talking about something that is not allowed or permitted by an authority figure. - Describing a situation where someone is denied access to a particular resource or information.
- Referring to an action that is prohibited or not allowed by an authority figure. - Talking about a situation where someone is explicitly told not to do something. - Describing a situation where something is banned or restricted by law or social norms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not allowed or permitted.
- 2Both words involve some form of authority figure or governing body.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both words imply consequences for breaking the rules or disobeying authority.
- 5Both words can be used to describe actions that are against the law or social norms.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unauthorize is less commonly used than forbid in everyday language.
- 2Authority: Unauthorize implies a lack of proper permission or approval, while forbid implies explicit disapproval or prohibition from an authority figure.
- 3Scope: Unauthorize is often used in the context of computer systems or data access, while forbid can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Intensity: Forbid has a stronger connotation of strict prohibition, while unauthorize may imply a more subtle or accidental breach of rules.
Remember this!
Unauthorize and forbid are synonyms that describe actions that are not allowed or permitted. However, unauthorize implies a lack of proper permission or approval, while forbid implies explicit disapproval or prohibition from an authority figure. Additionally, unauthorize is less commonly used than forbid in everyday language and is often used in the context of computer systems or data access.
