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permit Antonyms
Opposite of permit
Because the opposite of permit shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An official document or certificate that grants authorization to perform a specific activity.
Usage Example
"We need to obtain a building prohibition from the city before starting construction on the new house."
Strongest
prohibition
Strong
ban
veto
interdiction
• verb (Context 2)
To give official authorization or consent to someone to do something.
Usage Example
"The school does not forbid students to use their mobile phones during class hours."
Strongest
forbid
prohibit
ban
bar
disallow
Strong
outlaw
interdict
veto
proscribe
refuse
• verb (Context 3)
To make something possible or provide an opportunity for something to happen.
Usage Example
"We will hold the outdoor concert on Saturday afternoon, weather permitting."
Strongest
prevent
preclude
Strong
hinder
impede
obstruct
block
thwart
Similar words to permit
Words similar to permit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
allow
license
let
authorize
enable
sanction
pass
authorization
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permit