Disallow and Repel

Disallow

Disallow verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial

Repel and disallow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Disallow".

Nearby Words: disallowance, disallowing

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Disallow and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disallow" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling
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