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letting

The word “letting” has 2 syllables: let-ting

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛt̬ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for letting?

In the thesaurus, “letting” has 79 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for letting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for letting

Antonyms for letting

  • ban
  • barring
  • blocking
  • constraining
  • constraint
  • curbing
  • deterring
  • disallowing
  • discouraging
  • embargo
  • enjoining
  • forbidding
  • frustrating
  • holding back
  • impeding
  • inhibiting
  • inhibition
  • interdict
  • interdiction
  • limitation
  • no-no
  • obstructing
  • precluding
  • preventing
  • prohibiting
  • prohibition
  • proscription
  • restraint
  • restriction
  • taboo
  • tabu
  • veto

Meanings of letting

  • verb
    1. To allow to, not to prevent ( infinitive, but usually without to).
    2. To leave.
    3. To allow the release of (a fluid).
    4. To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
    5. To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
    6. Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
    7. To cause ( bare infinitive).
    8. To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
    9. To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
    10. To tarry or delay.
  • noun
    1. The rental of accommodation.
    2. The award of a public contract.

Example Sentences

  • She is letting her friend borrow the car for the weekend.
  • He had trouble letting go of the past.
  • The landlord is letting the apartment at a reasonable price.
  • They are letting the children play outside after dinner.
  • I appreciate you letting me know about the schedule change.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to letting, such as: OK, accession, acquiescence, agreement, allowance, allowing, approbation.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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