occlude vs. allow

occlude
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: block, prevent
Synonyms: choke, clog, close, close out, congest, curb, fill, hinder, impede, leave out, lock out, obstruct, plug, seal, shut, stop up, stopper, throttle
Antonyms: allow, help, permit


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Main Entry: allow
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: admit; acknowledge
Synonyms: acquiesce, avow, concede, confess, grant, let on, own
Antonyms: deny, refuse, reject

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Main Entry: allow
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: permit an action
Synonyms: accord, accredit, admit, approve, authorize, be big, be game for, bear, brook, certify, commission, consent, empower, endorse, endure, favor, free up, give a blank check, give carte blanche, give leave, give permission, give the go-ahead, give the green light, go along with, grant permission, hear of, hold with, indulge, let, license, live with, oblige, okay, pass, pass on, put up with, recognize, release, sanction, sit still for, stand, suffer, support, take kindly to, tolerate, warrant
Antonyms: deny, disallow, disapprove, forbid, prohibit, protest, refuse, reject, resist, withstand