Disallow
Disallow verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial
Obstruct and disallow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Disallow".
Nearby Words: disallowance, disallowing
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| view | disallow view | obstruct view |
| legislation | disallow legislation | obstruct legislation |
Cite this Source
Obstruct and Disallow. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/disallow/obstruct
Disallow & Obstruct. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/disallow/obstruct>.
Obstruct or Disallow. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/disallow/obstruct.
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