Allow and Depose

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Allow

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
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Synonyms for Allow
Antonyms for Allow
Depose is an antonym for allow.
Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Depose

Depose verb - To remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne).
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Synonyms for Depose
Antonyms for Depose
Allow is an antonym for depose in oust from position topic.
Nearby Words: deposition, deposing
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Similar words of depose

Common collocations

power allow power depose power
way allow way depose way

Both words in one sentence

  • Orcus on His Throne A strong Emperor cannot allow strong subjects (who will certainly depose him instead).
    Source: Orcus on His Throne
  • The latter finances Bab El Ehr's attempts to depose his rival, as this would allow Skoil to take over Arabex's oil concessions.
    Source: Recap / Tintin: Land of Black Gold
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