Disallow and Prevent

Disallow

Disallow verb - To declare not to be true.

Prevent is a synonym for disallow in forbid topic. In some cases you can use "Prevent" instead a verb "Disallow".

Nearby Words: disallowance, disallowing

Prevent

Prevent verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

Disallow is a synonym for prevent in forbid topic. Sometimes you can use "Disallow" instead a verb "Prevent".

Common collocations

sort disallow sort prevent sort
use disallow use prevent use
abuse disallow abuse prevent abuse
existence disallow existence prevent existence
Other words: player.
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