Synonyms of disallowance

disallowance

noun

1

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

the taxpayer was notified of the disallowance of his claim for medical expenses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• denial
• nonacceptance
• no
• declination
• injunction
• nay
• suppression
• repudiation
• veto
• turndown
• rebuff
• repulse
• ban
• repression
• deterrence
• discouragement
• spurn
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allowance
• approval
• grant
• agreement
• consent
• sanction
• acceptance
• clearance
• permission
• authorization
• license
• concurrence
• assent
• accession
• leave
• acquiescence
• OK
• signature
• seal
• stamp
• sufferance
• imprimatur

2

as in denial

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

a categorical disallowance of all charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denial
• rejection
• disavowal
• contradiction
• repudiation
• negation
• disclaimer
• denegation
• refutation
• rebuttal
• disconfirmation
• disproof
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmation
• admission
• acknowledgment
• confession
• declaration
• concession
• assertion
• testimony
• affirmation
• avowal
• documentation
• validation
• testament
• substantiation
• corroboration
• attestation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disallowance

After the second disallowance, the crowd of 57,741 sang their disapproval with words that can’t be printed in a family newspaper. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026

Until processes are fully aligned for all claim disallowances, taxpayers must remain vigilant. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026

Disallowance for Insufficient Response Notice of disallowance for providing insufficient documents are also very common. — Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

On September 20, the agency sent a formal notice of disallowance, which was released by Kobach. — MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025