A. forbidden
In the context of the sentence "James and Marie were allowed to enter the palace wearing caps," the most suitable antonym for "allowed" is "forbidden." Using "forbidden" changes the sentence to indicate that James and Marie were not permitted to enter the palace wearing caps, which is the opposite of being allowed.
Entry Word: allow
Function: verb
Definition 1: to give permission for or to approve of [Flash photography is not allowed inside church.]
Synonyms have, permit, suffer
Related Words authorize, commission, license (also licence); accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), OK (or okay), warrant; accord, concede, grant, sanction, vouchsafe; admit, brook, condone, countenance, endure, support, tolerate
Near Antonyms hinder, impede, obstruct; censure, disallow, disapprove, deny, interdict, refuse, reject, revoke, suppress, withhold; deplore, discountenance, dislike, disfavor, frown (at or on); check, curb, repress, restrain
Antonyms ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto
Definition 2: to give permission to [Cindy's parents sometimes allow her to take the bus to downtown by herself.]
Synonyms let, permit, suffer
Related Words authorize, commission, empower, license (also licence); approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; free, liberate, release; cater (to), give in (to), humor, indulge
Near Antonyms deter, discourage; bar, block, constrain, curb, frustrate, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent
Antonyms enjoin, forbid, prohibit
Definition 3: to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly—[I'll admit I allowed more than I probably should have.] see ADMIT
What could you use as an antonym for the word allow in the following sentence?
James and Marie were allowed to enter the palace wearing caps.
A.
forbidden
B.
permitted
C.
suffered
D.
catered
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