Allow and Overbear

Opposite meaning words

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

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Overbear is an antonym for allow.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Overbear verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Allow is an antonym for overbear in topics: rule, intimidate.

Nearby Words: overbearing, overbearingly

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