SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 183

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q183

Choose the antonym of 'authorize"

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Authorize means to give official permission, power, or authority for something to happen.

Forbid means to refuse to allow something or to prohibit it, which is the direct opposite of granting permission.

Allow: This is a synonym, as it also means to permit something.

Empower: This is a synonym, specifically referring to giving someone the power or authority to do something.

Permit: This is a synonym, meaning to give consent or authorization.