>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Semantics

What could you use as an antonym for the word allow?

Here are some antonyms for "allow", depending on the context:

General Antonyms:

* Prohibit: To forbid or prevent something.

* Forbid: To order someone not to do something.

* Deny: To refuse to give or grant something.

* Bar: To prevent someone from entering or doing something.

* Restrict: To limit something.

* Disallow: To not permit something.

More Specific Antonyms:

* Refuse: (When talking about permission)

* Prevent: (When talking about stopping something from happening)

* Obstruct: (When talking about hindering something)

* Impede: (When talking about slowing something down)

* Suppress: (When talking about stopping something from being expressed)

The best antonym will depend on the specific context in which "allow" is used.

For example, if you're talking about a parent allowing their child to stay up late, you might use "forbid" as an antonym. But if you're talking about a government allowing a new law, you might use "prohibit" or "disallow".

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.