Synonyms of put the kibosh on

put the kibosh on

phrase

informal

as in halt

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

Remembered the time the police quickly put the kibosh on the wild party.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halt
• cut off
• end
• shut off
• cut out
• lay off
• have done with
• drop
• desist (from)
• pack (up or in)
• break
• cease
• can
• leave off
• arrest
• destroy
• break off
• break up
• block
• detain
• quit
• discontinue
• give over
• kill
• scuttle
• close (down)
• hold back
• complete
• turn back
• demolish
• knock off
• finish
• delay
• rein (in)
• conclude
• suppress
• stem
• suspend
• check
• hinder
• hold
• impede
• dam
• blockade
• stamp
• deactivate
• pause
• ruin
• dissolve
• abolish
• clamp down
• obstruct
• kibosh
• stay
• squash
• brake
• stunt
• call
• annul
• snuff
• squelch
• stanch
• abort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carry on
• continue
• run on
• keep up
• proceed
• progress
• advance
• follow through (with)
• stir
• drive
• actuate
• propel
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of put the kibosh on

But, according to multiple people familiar with the effort, Stabenow and other Stevens allies quickly put the kibosh on any attempt to remove Stevens. — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026