Synonyms of vetoed

vetoed 1 of 2

adjective

as in rejected

Related Words

• rejected
• refused
• revoked
• stopped
• disallowed
• prevented
• suppressed
• disapproved
• discouraged
• precluded
• repressed
• objectionable
• excluded
• unsanctioned
• blocked
• unsuitable
• shut out
• hindered
• unseemly
• inappropriate
• improper
• unauthorized
• ruled out
• illicit
• illegal
• unmentionable
• obstructed
• ineffable
• unlawful
• impeded
• unlicensed
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• endorsed
• permissible
• permitted
• approved
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• authorized
• accepted
• permissive
• legal
• legitimate
• tolerable
• certified
• licensed
• lawful
• bearable
• OK
• accredited
• allowed
• endurable
• sanctioned
• warranted
• granted
• promoted
• supported
• sufferable
• commanded
• ordered
• mandatory
• encouraged
• required
• suitable
• condoned
• countenanced
• vouchsafed
• proper
• accorded
• tolerated
• brooked
• unobjectionable
• seemly

vetoed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of veto

as in dismissed

to reject by or as if by a vote

my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• refused
• killed
• nixed
• downed
• shot down
• disapproved
• blackballed
• negatived
• disallowed
• declined
• blacklisted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• confirmed
• passed
• allowed
• admitted
• ratified
• elected
• supported
• sanctioned
• assented (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vetoed

Adjective

The Zach Werenski situation spiraled into a vetoed trade to the Stars, then settled. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The vetoed bills aimed to create a regulated retail market, new oversight bodies, public health and equity programs, and a rollout schedule for licensing, regulations, and enforcement. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

The vetoed money is just part of the more than $300 million in state spending Kemp blocked to help pay for a significant income tax cut lawmakers passed on the final day of the legislative session. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 19 May 2026

Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026

Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure. — ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025

Verb

Beshear vetoed that bill, which included a provision to reinstate tighter spending controls, but the legislature overrode his veto. — Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026

The governor then vetoed them, a move that surprised even the lawmakers who backed the legislation. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 29 July 2026

When Ray Christian added Burning Man to his bucket list, his family and friends didn't believe him, especially since his wife, Tiffany Christian, had already vetoed his other plans like Spain's Running of the Bulls. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 July 2026

To become secretary-general, a candidate must receive a state nomination, win the endorsement of the Security Council without being vetoed, and get confirmed by the General Assembly. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Beshear vetoed the 2021 and 2024 changes, but Republican lawmakers overrode him. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026

In signing the plan, Kehoe also vetoed $52 million in projects approved by lawmakers and restricted another $441 million. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

DeSantis also vetoed a separate $250,000 allocation to the Sheriff’s Office that would have funded corruption investigations in county government. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026