What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unauthorize
Example
The employee was fired for trying to unauthorize access to confidential files. [unauthorize: verb]
Example
It is illegal to unauthorize the use of copyrighted material. [unauthorize: verb]
forbid
Example
My parents forbid me from staying out late on school nights. [forbid: verb]
Example
The government forbids the sale of certain drugs without a prescription. [forbids: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forbid is more commonly used than unauthorize in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unauthorize and forbid?
Both unauthorize and forbid can be used in formal or informal contexts, but forbid has a stronger connotation of strict prohibition, making it more formal in tone.
