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Synonyms & Antonyms of embargo
(Entry 1 of 2)
- there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house
Synonyms for embargo
Words Related to embargo
Near Antonyms for embargo
- allowance,
- allowing,
- authorization,
- clearance,
- consent,
- granting,
- leave,
- letting,
- license
- (or licence),
- licensing
- (also licencing),
- permission,
- permitting,
- sanction,
- sanctioning
- approbation,
- approval,
- blessing,
- endorsement
- (also indorsement),
- imprimatur,
- OK
- (or okay)
Antonyms for embargo
embargo
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of embargo was in 1602
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