What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
denied
Example
The bank denied my loan application. [denied: past tense]
Example
He was denied entry to the club because he wasn't wearing the right attire. [denied: past participle]
disallow
Example
The rules disallow any outside food or drinks inside the theater. [disallow: verb]
Example
The judge disallowed the evidence presented by the defense. [disallowed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Denied is more common than disallow in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts. Disallow is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between denied and disallow?
Disallow is more formal than denied and is often used in legal or official contexts. Denied can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
