Need another word that means the same as “disallow”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “disallow” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Disallow” are: forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto, reject, refuse, dismiss, say no to
Disallow as a Verb
Definitions of "Disallow" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disallow” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Refuse to declare valid.
- Command against.
Synonyms of "Disallow" as a verb (10 Words)
dismiss | Bar from attention or consideration. He told his company to dismiss. |
forbid | Refuse entry to a place or area. The cliffs forbid any easy turning movement. |
interdict | Impede (an enemy force), especially by bombing lines of communication or supply. I have not been interdicted from consuming alcoholic beverages. |
nix | Command against. He nixed the deal just before it was to be signed. |
prohibit | Formally forbid someone from doing something. All ivory trafficking between nations is prohibited. |
proscribe | Denounce or condemn. A plaque on which were the names of proscribed traitors. |
refuse | Refuse to accept. He s so conceited he d never believe anyone would refuse him. |
reject | Reject with contempt. Black people were often rejected by country clubs. |
say no to | State as one’s opinion or judgement; declare. |
veto | Exercise a veto against a decision or proposal. The President vetoed the bill. |
Usage Examples of "Disallow" as a verb
- He was offside and the goal was disallowed.
Associations of "Disallow" (30 Words)
abnegation | The denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief. Abnegation of political power. |
ban | 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania. Her son was banned for life from the Centre. |
contradict | Be in contradiction with. He did not contradict what he said last week. |
contravention | Coming into conflict with. There were repeated raids by one side upon the other in contravention of treaty terms. |
controvert | Deny the truth of (something. The views in the article have been controverted. |
deny | Deny oneself something restrain especially from indulging in some pleasure. Both firms deny any responsibility for the tragedy. |
disavow | Refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with. The union leaders resisted pressure to disavow picket line violence. |
disavowal | The denial of any responsibility or support for something; repudiation. They know this despite their disavowals. |
disclaim | Make a disclaimer about. He disclaimed any responsibility. |
forbid | (of a circumstance or quality) make (something) impossible; prevent. My sense of tact forbids an honest answer. |
gainsay | Deny or contradict (a fact or statement. None could gainsay her. |
impermissible | Not permitted or allowed. Their refusal to discuss the issue is impermissible. |
impugn | Attack as false or wrong. The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother. |
inadmissible | Not to be allowed or tolerated. He held that such evidence was inadmissible. |
interdict | Prohibit or forbid (something. A papal interdict. |
interdiction | A court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity. The interdiction of arms shipments. |
negate | Prove negative; show to be false. Alcohol negates the effects of the drug. |
neutralize | Make politically neutral and thus inoffensive. The treaty neutralized the small republic. |
nullify | Make legally null and void; invalidate. Insulin can block the release of the hormone and thereby nullify the effects of training. |
perjure | Knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury. She admitted that she had perjured herself. |
prohibit | (of a fact or situation) make (something) impossible; prevent. The budget agreement had prohibited any tax cuts. |
proscribe | Command against. Strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces. |
rebut | Claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. But he their sharp assault right boldly did rebut. |
rebuttal | An instance of rebutting evidence or an accusation. |
refute | Deny or contradict (a statement or accusation. His voice challenging his audience to rise and refute him. |
reject | Reject with contempt. I reject the idea of starting a war. |
repudiate | Cast off. Repudiate a debt. |
rescind | Cancel officially. The government eventually rescinded the directive. |
stonewall | Obstruct or hinder any discussion. The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist. |
veto | A rejection by right of veto. The royal power of veto. |