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

Details were predictably rehashed during pregame coverage of the Sugar Bowl, although On3 reported that ESPN put the kibosh on Kiffin’s request to appear in the broadcast booth during the game. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026

The network put the kibosh on this story for inexplicable reasons. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026

That's never been more obvious than when the Opry has gone on during some of Nashville's most difficult chapters, including when the Opry House flooded in 2010 and when the pandemic put the kibosh on live audiences. — Liz Schubauer, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025

The Detroit Auto Show returned to its January time slot in 2025, but the old date put the kibosh on new plans for an advertisement this cycle. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2025