Synonyms of embargoes

embargoes 1 of 2

noun

plural of embargo

as in prohibitions

an order that something not be done or used

there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibitions
• bans
• interdicts
• interdictions
• proscriptions
• vetoes
• injunctions
• restrictions
• edicts
• warnings
• restraints
• taboos
• repressions
• protests
• constraints
• suppressions
• discouragements
• tabus
• objections
• refusals
• limitations
• inhibitions
• deterrents
• preventions
• no-nos
• mandates
• denials
• decrees
• caveats
• dictates
• commandments
• no-no's
• negations
• rejections
• disallowances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• prescriptions
• tolerances
• licenses
• allowances
• licences
• clearances
• authorizations
• permissions
• consents
• leaves
• approvals
• promotions
• agreements
• indorsements
• endorsements
• blessings
• submissions
• supports
• tolerations
• encouragements
• sufferances
• compliances
• accessions
• approbations
• imprimaturs
• okays
• OKs
• facilitations
• assents
• obediences
• acquiescences

embargoes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of embargo

as in excludes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excludes
• prevents
• precludes
• shuts out
• rules out
• vetoes
• curbs
• stops
• halts
• silences
• disallows
• deprives
• restrains
• squashes
• rejects
• reins (in)
• checks
• bans
• represses
• debars
• repudiates
• inhibits
• blocks
• discourages
• prohibits
• hinders
• forbids
• suppresses
• subdues
• cracks down (on)
• impedes
• squelches
• quashes
• clamps down (on)
• crushes
• deters
• proscribes
• quells
• bridles
• puts down
• snuffs (out)
• outlaws
• obstructs
• interdicts
• dissuades
• bars
• enjoins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• sanctions
• allows
• suffers
• lets
• approves
• endorses
• authorizes
• advances
• licenses
• indorses
• orders
• warrants
• encourages
• supports
• promotes
• forwards
• bids
• commands
• abets
• furthers
• nourishes
• cultivates
• licences
• nurtures
• endures
• bears
• abides
• tolerates
• brooks
• countenances