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permitting Antonyms
Opposite of permitting
Because the opposite of permitting shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To officially allow or authorize someone to do something, or for an action or event to happen.
Usage Example
"The municipality is now forbidding restaurants to set up outdoor seating along the sidewalk."
Strongest
forbidding
prohibiting
banning
Strong
preventing
• verb (Context 2)
To make something possible or provide an opportunity for something (often used after a noun in conditional phrases).
Usage Example
"We plan to hold the graduation ceremony in the courtyard, weather precluding."
Strongest
precluding
Strong
hindering
• noun (Context 3)
The administrative process of applying for, reviewing, and issuing official permits or licenses, especially for construction, environmental compliance, or land use.
Usage Example
"The renewable energy project was delayed for six months due to complex environmental prohibition."
Strong
prohibition
banning
Similar words to permitting
Words similar to permitting shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
allowing
licensing
authorizing
enabling
letting
authorization
sanctioning
clearance
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permitting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permitting