disallow
verbHow many syllables in disallow?
There are 3 syllables in the word disallow.How to pronounce disallow:
Definition of disallow:
- disallow (verb):
- command against.
- to reject as untrue or invalid
- to deny the force, truth, or validity of
Synonyms for disallow:
abjure
ban
bar
cancel
command
contradict
criminalise
criminalize
debar
deny
disavow
disclaim
dismiss
disown
embargo
enjoin
exclude
forbid
illegalise
illegalize
interdict
negate
nix
outlaw
prohibit
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