Synonyms of disallow

disallow

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈlau̇ 

1

as in to deny

to declare not to be true

disallowing the philosophical concept of free will

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deny
• reject
• refute
• contradict
• negate
• disavow
• disclaim
• repudiate
• disown
• gainsay
• disaffirm
• negative
• traverse
• disconfirm
• disprove
• rebut
• challenge
• disagree (with)
• dispute
• confute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allow
• acknowledge
• confirm
• admit
• accept
• own
• adopt
• concede
• maintain
• submit
• embrace
• declare
• assert
• claim
• affirm
• announce
• avow
• verify
• profess
• validate
• espouse
• substantiate
• aver
• corroborate
• authenticate

2

as in to refuse

to be unwilling to grant

disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deny
• refuse
• reject
• decline
• withhold
• disapprove
• forbid
• prohibit
• restrict
• negative
• nix
• keep
• veto
• ban
• enjoin
• restrain
• proscribe
• reprobate
• constrain
• check
• hinder
• repel
• impede
• obstruct
• curb
• spurn
• repress
• hold
• rebuff
• balk (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allow
• permit
• let
• provide
• grant
• concede
• give
• afford
• furnish
• authorize
• supply
• OK
• agree (to)
• license
• warrant
• consent (to)
• sanction
• acquiesce
• commission
• accede (to)
• accord
• assent (to)
• vouchsafe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disallow

The judges also disallowed her inquest testimony, which had been given without an attorney present. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

The rebound was put into the net by Sergio Reguilón, but the goal was disallowed after it was determined that Reguilón had entered the penalty area early. — CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Miami’s Sergio Reguilon put in the rebound, but it was disallowed for encroachment after a video review. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Prior to the new ruling, current state law restricted electronically generated court transcripts to civil suits involving less than $35,000 and disallowed their use for unlimited civil cases and family and probate matters. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026