disallowed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊd/

Definition

To officially refuse to allow or accept something, often because it breaks a rule or law.

Examples

• The umpire disallowed the runner's slide into home plate.

• Smoking is disallowed in all public buildings.

• The judge disallowed the evidence presented by the defense.

How to Use disallowed

disallow something (prepositional phrase)

To officially refuse to allow or accept something. — "The committee disallowed the proposal due to lack of funding."

disallowed by (prepositional phrase)

To be prevented from doing something by a specific authority or rule. — "The player was disallowed by the referee for unsportsmanlike conduct."

Synonyms of disallowed

Words with a similar meaning to disallowed:

• forbidden
• prohibited
• rejected
• barred

Antonyms of disallowed

Words with the opposite meaning to disallowed:

• allowed
• permitted
• approved

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