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kibosh

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Synonyms & Antonyms of kibosh

as in impede, obstruct

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for kibosh

block,
blockade,
dam,
delay,
detain,
hinder,
hold,
hold back,
impede,
obstruct,
stem

break,
break off,
break up,
can
[slang],
cease,
cut off,
cut out,
desist (from),
discontinue,
drop,
end,
give over,
halt,
knock off,
lay off,
leave off,
pack (up or in),
quit,
shut off,
stop

complete,
conclude,
finish

close (down)

deactivate

call,
suspend

arrest,
brake,
check,
clamp down,
rein (in),
squash,
squelch,
stamp,
stanch
(or staunch),
stunt,
suppress,
turn back

pause,
stay,
suspend

abolish,
abort,
annul,
demolish,
destroy,
dissolve,
kill,
ruin,
scuttle,
snuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for kibosh

carry on,
continue,
follow through (with),
keep up,
run on

advance,
proceed,
progress

actuate,
drive,
impel,
propel,
stir

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“Kibosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibosh. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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