Synonyms of puts the kibosh on

puts the kibosh on

phrase

present tense third-person singular of put the kibosh on, informal

as in halts

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

• halts
• ends
• shuts off
• drops
• has done with
• lays off
• gives over
• packs (up or in)
• cuts off
• breaks off
• breaks
• breaks up
• desists (from)
• cuts out
• leaves off
• knocks off
• ceases
• destroys
• blocks
• arrests
• cans
• detains
• discontinues
• kills
• quits
• holds back
• demolishes
• scuttles
• closes (down)
• turns back
• concludes
• completes
• delays
• finishes
• reins (in)
• suppresses
• deactivates
• holds
• stems
• stamps
• suspends
• checks
• hinders
• kiboshes
• impedes
• pauses
• dissolves
• clamps down
• stays
• dams
• obstructs
• ruins
• brakes
• blockades
• calls
• stunts
• squelches
• abolishes
• squashes
• stanches
• aborts
• annuls
• snuffs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• runs on
• carries on
• proceeds
• keeps up
• advances
• progresses
• follows through (with)
• stirs
• drives
• impels
• actuates
• propels

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of puts the kibosh on

Figuring out the finances ahead of time not only puts the kibosh on any last-day awkwardness, but also allows everyone to keep money talk to a minimum for most of the trip—a true luxury. — Amiel Stanek, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2019