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permit Antonyms
Opposite of permit
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• 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
• 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
Strong
deny
• 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."
Strong
prevent
hinder
Similar words to permit
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to permit vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
allow
authorization
license
authorize
pass
enable
let
facilitate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permit