Allow and Overawe

Opposite meaning words

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

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Overawe is an antonym for allow.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Overawe verb - Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats).

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Allow is an antonym for overawe in topics: dishearten, silence, make or be quiet.

Nearby Word: overawing

allow movement

overawe movement

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