disallow
/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/verb
Middle School
1
To refuse to allow.
2
To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper.
3
To overrule a colonial legislation by the sovereign-in-privy council.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing