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DISALLOW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISALLOW?

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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Disallow as a Verb
Definitions of "Disallow" as a verb
Synonyms of "Disallow" as a verb (10 Words)
Usage Examples of "Disallow" as a verb
Associations of "Disallow" (30 Words)

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.