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
• objections
• refusals
• limitations
• inhibitions
• deterrents
• preventions
• mandates
• denials
• decrees
• caveats
• dictates
• commandments
• no-no's
• negations
• rejections
• disallowances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

embargoes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of embargo

as in excludes

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embargoes

Noun

The United States frequently uses sanctions or embargoes to rein in malign actors. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Since the oil embargoes of the 1970s, US presidents have been keenly aware that Americans have a very limited willingness to tolerate pain at the pump in the service of foreign policy objectives. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Sometimes—particularly in cases involving botched disclosures that break embargoes months before they’re scheduled to lift—there’s no escaping the lack of actionable information in initial reporting. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

Despite being tightly controlled, technologically backward, and subject to crippling Western trade embargoes, the country has recorded year-on-year GDP growth of more than 3%, of which many advanced economies could only dream. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

That would match last year’s schedule when review embargoes for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air lifted in the same moment. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Broad arms embargoes on Israel or a hollowing-out of the alliance would make a regional settlement harder, not easier, to come by. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Before oil embargoes, environmental concerns and imports. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Utilities built a large number of coal plants as a result of the 1970s oil embargoes. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 May 2026