disallow

verb
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ/
US: /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ/

  1. To not allow something; to refuse permission.

    1. The teacher will disallow talking during the test.
    2. The referee had to disallow the goal because of a clear foul by the striker.

  2. To consider something unacceptable, especially in formal situations such as games or competitions.

    1. The judge will disallow any evidence that is not directly relevant.
    2. Because he touched the line, officials had to disallow his successful attempt to get ahead.

Synonyms

reject prohibit veto ban forbid
disallow transitive-verb

  1. To reject something; to consider something unacceptable.

    1. I must disallow such rudeness in my home.
    2. The rules of engagement disallow targeting civilians under any circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disallow" in English means: To not allow something; to refuse permission., To consider something unacceptable, especially in formal situations such as games or competitions..

The phonetic transcription of "disallow" is /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disallow": reject, prohibit, veto, ban, forbid.

Example usage of "disallow": "The teacher will disallow talking during the test.". More examples on the page.