Allow and Controvert

Opposite meaning words

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.

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Controvert is an antonym for allow.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Controvert verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.

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Allow is an antonym for controvert in oppose topic.

Nearby Word: controverting

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