disallow

1 to declare not to be true disallowing the philosophical concept of free will Synonyms of disallow contradict, disaffirm, deny, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiateWords Related to disallow traverse; challenge, confute, disprove, rebut; disagree (with), disputeNear Antonyms of disallow accept, adopt, embrace, espouse; affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit; authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verifyAntonyms of disallow acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own

2 to be unwilling to grant disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial Synonyms of disallow decline, deny, disapprove, negative, nix, refuse, reject, reprobate, withholdWords Related to disallow ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto; rebuff, repel, spurn; check, constrain, curb, hold, keep, repress, restrain, restrict; balk (at), hinder, impede, obstructNear Antonyms of disallow afford, furnish, give, provide, supply; authorize, commission, license (also licence); accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), warrant; accord, sanction, vouchsafeAntonyms of disallow allow, concede, grant, let, OK (or okay), permit