Synonyms of disallowing

disallowing

verb

present participle of disallow

1

as in denying

to declare not to be true

disallowing the philosophical concept of free will

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denying
• rejecting
• refuting
• contradicting
• negating
• disclaiming
• disavowing
• repudiating
• disowning
• traversing
• disaffirming
• disconfirming
• negativing
• gainsaying
• disproving
• challenging
• disputing
• rebutting
• disagreeing (with)
• confuting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allowing
• owning
• confirming
• acknowledging
• admitting
• adopting
• accepting
• conceding
• maintaining
• embracing
• claiming
• declaring
• asserting
• submitting
• affirming
• announcing
• avowing
• professing
• verifying
• espousing
• validating
• averring
• corroborating
• substantiating
• authenticating

2

as in refusing

to be unwilling to grant

disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denying
• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• withholding
• prohibiting
• forbidding
• disapproving
• restricting
• banning
• proscribing
• nixing
• vetoing
• reprobating
• keeping
• negativing
• enjoining
• restraining
• curbing
• constraining
• checking
• impeding
• hindering
• repelling
• obstructing
• holding
• repressing
• spurning
• rebuffing
• balking (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• granting
• permitting
• allowing
• letting
• providing
• conceding
• giving
• supplying
• affording
• authorizing
• furnishing
• licensing
• according
• commissioning
• agreeing (to)
• warranting
• acquiescing
• OK'ing
• consenting (to)
• sanctioning
• acceding (to)
• assenting (to)
• vouchsafing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disallowing

Some believe Arnold will be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list at some point after he is signed, disallowing him from participating in regular-season games until his October court date, at the earliest. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Because buyers assume the risk of the IRS disallowing or recapturing the credit, corporate buyers demand strict indemnity. — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

These cases aren’t about monetary damages, but instead injunctive relief—specifically, a court order that blocks the NCAA from disallowing an athlete whom the NCAA classifies as ineligible. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal. — Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026

According to Sempra’s annual 10-K report submitted to the SEC, the much lower profit number was mostly due to the California Public Utilities Commission disallowing $432 million in collections from SDG&E as part of the utility’s 2024 General Rate Case. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025